WHO WE ARE
At Vancouver Island Forest and Marine, our team of resilient individuals takes pride in their skills, supporting one another and our partners. Since 2003, we’ve built a reputation for integrity and accountability, propelling change in the resource sector through sustainable practices and continuous growth.
Empowering Remarkable Achievements
HIGHLIGHTS
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Over 20 years of experience
With over two decades of service, Vancouver Island Forestry and Marine continues to deliver for our partners through extreme logistics and sustainable practices. We’ve honed our expertise across diverse sectors, adapting to the evolving challenges of the resource industry.
EXPERIENCED NETWORK OF PARTNERS
Vancouver Island Forest and Marine Companies’ range of services covers accommodations, forestry, and training. We have an extensive network of problem solvers within all the industries we operate in, enabling us to better support our partners when complexities arise.
Empowering Forestry Professionals
Vancouver Island Forest and Marine understands the evolving requirements of the forestry industry. We provide training, qualification and certification, and opportunities to secure a future in forestry. With adaptable training programs, we empower you to become a certified industry professional.
HIGHLIGHTS
01/03
02/03
03/03
Over 20 years of experience
With over two decades of service, Vancouver Island Forestry and Marine continues to deliver for our partners through extreme logistics and sustainable practices. We’ve honed our expertise across diverse sectors, adapting to the evolving challenges of the resource industry.
AN EXPERIENCED NETWORK OF PARTNERS
VIFM Companies’ range of services covers accommodations, forestry, and training. We have an extensive network of problem solvers within all the industries we operate in, enabling us to better support our partners when complexities arise.
Empowering Forestry Professionals
VIFM understands the evolving requirements of the forestry industry. We provide training, qualification and certification, and opportunities to secure a future in forestry. With adaptable training programs, we empower you to become a certified industry professional.
OUR HISTORY
2003
Pioneered unique single-stem harvesting methods specific to high-value and selective logging operations, unlocking new areas of harvest for our clients in environmentally sensitive areas.
Expanded into conventional logging operations utilizing niche skyline falling equipment.
2004
2005
Diversified from in-house falling services to providing contract services to the industry. Offering services to remote communities in Western Canada.
Marking a key pivot in our journey, we expanded up Western Canada offering services to the Mid to North coast and began working with BC Wildfire Services.
2006
2010
Assembled a forestry engineering team to support current operations and expand our services to clients throughout Western Canada.
In response to the economic downturn, we downsized and sold our equipment, shifting focus to retaining and nurturing our people.
2013
2016
The shift in our offering was beneficial and by 2016, the demand for our services in a changing landscape enabled us to become the largest falling contractor in British Columbia.
After a decade of utilizing barges for camp operations, we purchased our first marine camp and put it to work. A milestone in the evolution of VIFM, and a game-changer in remote operations.
2020
2021
Acquired four additional camps, strengthening our presence in the resource sector and remote communities.
Our barges gained recognition outside of the forestry sector. This led to a breakthrough for remote camp operations, expanding the use of our marine camps into a variety of other industries.
2022
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Join Vancouver Island Forest and Marine, where our dedicated team, founded by industry experts, embraces challenges and champions accountability, tenacity, and sustainable practices in the most remote areas of Western Canada.
