News and Views - Winter 2020/2021 Newsletter

MOSAIC FOREST MANAGEMENT’S SEMI-ANNUAL NEWS UPDATE

I’m pleased to share Mosaic’s semi-annual news update, which provides an overview of our business activities and community initiatives over the second half of 2020.

This has been a challenging year to say the least. I want to sincerely thank the 2,000 staff and contractor employees who remained strong and resilient despite the monumental headwinds. Together, our commitment to the long-term economic, social and environmental sustainability of the forests we manage and the communities we support never wavered.

Over the past year, we continued to grow our community presence and advance new partnerships and community connections. We made significant strides in providing public access and safe recreation opportunities for our neighbours when public parks and facilities were closed. We ramped our operations back up safely following the extended curtailment, and achieved new safety performance milestones, including 500 incident-free days at our Northwest Bay operation. We leveled up our Progressive Aboriginal Relations certification to Silver highlighting our ongoing commitment to building lasting, mutually beneficial relations with Indigenous communities across the Coast.

With the winter break quickly approaching, I want to extend our best wishes to all our partners for a safe and happy holiday season. Thank you for your support to our company over the past year, and we look forward to continuing to work together in 2021 to advance our shared goals and contribute to strong communities on BC’s Coast.

- Jeff

RESCUED NORTHERN GOSHAWK TAKES FLIGHT
One of Canada’s threatened Northern Goshawk got a new lease on life after being rescued by Mosaic Forest Management and rehabilitated at the MARS Wildlife Recovery Centre. The chick was discovered on June 22 after falling from its nest on Mosaic’s managed private forest lands near Mount Washington. After two months in rehabilitation, the Goshawk was released back into the wild. Watch the video

BRINGING THE SECRETS OF THE FOREST TO THE CLASSROOM
Since 2006, Mosaic has supported Robin Williams' forest education program that brings her enthusiasm for sustainability to elementary students in Campbell River and the Comox Valley. While Covid brought new challenges this year, Robin was able to reach 600 students and share the importance of forests on Vancouver Island. Learn more

CELEBRATING NATIONAL FOREST WEEK
Mosaic proudly celebrated the 100th Anniversary of National Forest Week in September. This year’s Forest Week theme was “Healthy Forests, Healthy Future” and Mosaic took the opportunity to explore the role of forests in a green economy and share some of Mosaic's efforts to ensure that healthy, well-managed forests are central to our sustainable future. Learn more

FIREWOOD SALES MARK NEW SEASON FOR CORPORATE GIVING
Firewood cutting season is in full swing on Mosaic's private forest lands, with permits available for sale online. Every year, thousands of firewood permits are sold across Mosaic managed forest lands with the proceeds donated to a deserving community organization. In 2019, Mosaic matched permit sales for a $20,000 donation to KidSport BC, a non-profit organization supporting youth sports. Learn more

2020 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER - JOHN ONDUSKO
Mosaic’s Citizen of the Year is an annual program that recognizes a Mosaic employee who has made a meaningful contribution to the wellbeing of their community. John was nominated for his many fundraising events, where he donates his time, skills and all the ingredients to cook delicious breads and BBQs and donates the proceeds to local Food Banks in need. His award recognition includes a $2,500 donation, which he has directed to the Cowichan Basket Society. Learn more

UNITED WAY FUNDRAISING
Mosaic has supported the United Way campaign for 26 years. Each year, our organizing team prepares a week-long program featuring entertaining events and fundraising opportunities for this great charity. Our United Way fundraising effort has grown from a small initiative to a large program. This year’s campaign kicked off October 26, 2020 and we are pleased to have raised a total of $53,411 through employee contributions and company matching of funds!

SAFETY ACHIEVEMENT - 500 DAYS WITHOUT A REPORTABLE INCIDENT
In November, Mosaic's Northwest Bay operation achieved the significant
safety milestone of 500 days without a recordable incident. Congratulations to the entire Northwest Bay team for their excellence in safety! Learn more

PUBLIC ACCESS PROGRAM CONTINUES TO GROW
Facilitating safe access for the public to our private managed forest lands is one way we contribute to our adjacent communities. Our neighbours value access to nature, and that has never been more important than this year, when many parks and recreational areas closed. Our team worked hard to provide safe access opportunities, including camping at our 12 not-for-profit sites once health orders permitted. We hosted over 20,000 camper nights this year. You can find out more about access to Mosaic lands on our access portal.

NEW CAMPGROUND ESTABLISHED THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH BC HYDRO
A partnership between BC Hydro and Mosaic Forest Management is bringing enhanced and safer camping opportunities to Vancouver Island. The Upper Campbell Reservoir Campground, located upstream from the Strathcona Dam near Campbell River, is planned to open by the end of December, replacing the Strathcona Dam Campground. Learn more

ALBERNI MOTOCROSS ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT
Mosaic Forest Management has renewed its access agreement with the Alberni Motocross Association. The agreement offers motocross riding and racing opportunities to Club members and day-pass holders on a track located on Mosaic managed private forest lands in Port Alberni. Learn more

VICTORIA FISH AND GAME PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION PARTNERSHIP RENEWED
Mosaic Forest Management has renewed its access agreement with the Victoria Fish and Game Protective Association, extending the partnership that began in 2016 between the two organizations. The agreement offers hunting and fishing opportunities to Club members on Mosaic private forest lands. Learn more

WINNING PHOTO CONTEST ENTRIES SHOWCASE BC'S WILD WEST COAST
This summer, Mosaic’s panel of judges reviewed a record 445 photos for its 4th annual photo contest. Photo submissions captured special family moments and epic adventures on BC’s Coast. Naomi Pope, Sheila Fiscus, and Carmen Crevier each won a total of two weeks of camping at any combination of Mosaic’s 12 campgrounds for their winning entries. View the winning entries

MOSAIC TAKES PROGRESSIVE ABORIGINAL RELATIONS CERTIFICATION TO THE NEXT LEVEL
After an independent, third-party verification and review by a jury of indigenous business leaders, the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business has increased Mosaic Forest Management to Silver Level Certification within the Progressive Aboriginal Relations framework. PAR certification crystallizes our commitment to pursuing highly constructive partnerships with First Nation communities, and we are proud to be recognized for our continued progress. Learn more

Guest UserDecember 11, 2020