About Downie Timber/Selkirk Cedar
Downie Timber and Selkirk Specialty Products is a diverse forest products company that produces multi-species wood products and quality cedar used primarily for finishing. The western red cedar products that we produce are used in a variety of applications, including decking, boards, trim, siding, and fencing. We are committed to producing high-quality products for the market and continue to reinvest in state-of-the-art technology.
Located in Revelstoke, British Columbia, between the Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges, the climate is perfect for the growth of western red cedar and Douglas-fir and is well known for its high-quality fibre.
With a family approach to doing business, and every employee taking personal pride in the products we produce, we are committed to quality in the products produced at each location.
Downie Timber employs approximately 300 people at its sawmill and value-added wood processing plant. Selkirk Specialty Woods is the major wood manufacturer in the area.
All woodlands operations, including harvesting, hauling, road building, forest management services, and silviculture, are handled by independent contractors.
The City of Revelstoke has undertaken several initiatives to support the processing of forest resources in the community.
In June 1993, the City of Revelstoke, in partnership with three local sawmills, purchased a tree farm licence and formed the Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation. The corporation is responsible for managing the tree farm licence. As a result, this project helped to secure a guaranteed wood supply for the local processors, provide economic stability and security, and ensure local control of local resources.
The Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation operates a log sort yard, allowing the opportunity to purchase selected high-quality logs, which benefits local value-added companies and artisans. The 2006 census reported that 450 people were employed in forestry and wood manufacturing in Revelstoke.
Our values:
• Safety
• Sustainability
• Extracting value from a public resource
Location
Address: PO Box 800|1621 Mill St, Revelstoke, British Columbia V0E 2S0
Douglas-fir
Western red cedar
SFI Forest Management: Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®)
Cert. #: PwC-SFIFM-483, Expiry Date: 2026/10/24
PEFC Chain of Custody: Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification® (PEFC®)
Cert. #: PwC-PEFC-COC-483, Expiry Date: 2028/08/13