Timber Baron | Forestry Service Northern BC

Timber Baron has the capacity to build large and small scale roads depending on your needs. For 30 years we have built our own forestry roads and recently completed over 20km's of new road construction and 30kms of road upgrade on the Northwest Transmission Line for BC Hydro.  If you require any road building or road maintenance please contact us for a quote. 

Timber Baron | Forestry Service Northern BC

Timber Baron has been in the heavy hauling and lowbedding industry for 20+ years.  We have the ability to haul 8-axle loads with substantial experience in remote areas and off-highway terrain.  

Timber Baron | Forestry Service Northern BC

Timber Baron | Forestry Service Northern BC

Timber Baron | Forestry Service Northern BC

Timber Baron | Forestry Service Northern BC

Timber Baron | Forestry Service Northern BC

Timber Baron | Forestry Service Northern BC

Timber Baron | Forestry Service Northern BC

Timber Baron services have evolved to incorporate waste wood management due to the industries need for environmentally friendly methods to deal and dispose of waste wood and construction materials.  Projected growth in the Northwest BC area in large scale mining and LNG capital project brings with it a growing need for alternative solutions to open burning.  The advantages of using an Air Curtain Burners are numerous and a few are listed below:

• Reduced emissions and smoke impact to local municipalities, communities and wildlife
• Elimination of waste material vs grinding which pulverizes waste and needs to be hauled away or spread causing other environmental implications and concerns
• Contained units reducing fire risk in extreme burning conditions and proximity to communities
• Easy portability allowing the Air Curtain Burners to be moved beside waste material lowering handling costs

These Air Curtain Burners allow for very limited smoke emissions and also allows us to burn 24 hours when open burning is not permitted due to air quality concerns.  We can burn waste wood uninterrupted when other contractors will be limited to favorable venting days.  Favourable venting limits open burning days tremendously in the Northwest BC area.  When projects are in close proximity to local communities, Air Curtain Burners will alleviate environmental concerns and schedule delays that are inevitable with open burning.   Our staff are also trained visible emissions evaluators allowing us to prepare daily reports to our customers and ensure we are adhering to environmental permitting requirements. 

Picture of actively burning with Air Curtain Burners at Rio Tinto Alcan Modernization Project. For more pictures please go to the Photo Gallery

Timber Baron | Forestry Service Northern BC

Timber Baron has the equipment and capacity to take on large and small grubbing and clearing projects.  With our experienced operators, we always looks forward to collaborating with our customers, difficult terrain, and meeting project deadlines.  

 

Click here to see some of our past projects such as the Northwest Transmission Line where we competed 30km's of right of way clearing our look in our photo gallery.

Timber Baron | Forestry Service Northern BC

Timber Baron has been in the forestry industry for 30+ years in the Northwest BC area.  We are a vertically integrated company that has always strived, and continues, to be innovative in changing markets.  With experience in all aspects of the forest industry, let us help you in any or all of your clearing requirements.  

Timber Baron | Forestry Service Northern BC

Timber Baron | Forestry Service Northern BC

Rio Tinto Alcan- Kitimat Modernization Project

Construction waste can accumulate very fast in a large scale project such as this. We managed this large scale wood waste by mobilizing four Air Curtain Burners and supporting equipment directly to the RTA site.  Waste wood material included pallets, crates and other vegetation debris.  Site preparation and sorting equipment were also used onsite to assist with burning and to ensure quality control. Click here to see some photos from our gallery.

Northwest Transmission Line- BC Hydro

Timber Baron had a very close working relationship with Nass Area Enterprises Ltd., a Nisga'a Lisims Government subsidiary, on BC Hydro's Northwest Transmission Line.  This line ran from Terrace approximately 344km's North to Bob Quinn Lake.  TBC was responsible for a 30km section of the Right of Way clearing which included all road upgrades, 20 km's of new road construction, all grubbing and clearing, and waste wood management.  Our Air Curtain Burners were used throughout the 7 km section which was in close proximity to the community of New Aiyansh and their municipal watershed.  TBC was also involved in  setting up and managing a log sort yard to handle 40,000m3 of merchantable timber from the Nisga'a section of the Northwest Transmission Line.  Click here to see some photos from our gallery.

Pacific Trails Pipeline - Chevron

While on the the PTP project Timber Baron assisted as a sub-contractor with forestry activities along the Right of Way.

• Feller bunching, skidding, processing, log loading and log hauling 
• Long reach excavator – used to clean creeks, rip rap placement and waste wood piling on Right of Way

Timber Baron works closely with Terrace Community Forest for commercial thinning projects within their forest license located near Terrace, BC.  Timber Baron is responsible for end to end operations which includes all harvesting, processing and hauling operations.  As the Terrace Community Forest is a nonprofit organization, all proceeds are distributed to local organizations that are in need of funding.

• Previously owned and operated TFL A16884 with 289,000m3 per year annual allowable cut
  • Performed all engineering and silviculture in house
  • Performed and managed all road building
  • Preformed and managed all logging activities
  • Owned and operated 200 man camp

Log Sort Yard and Container Loading Facility

• Owned and operated multiple sort yards in Stewart, Prince Rupert, Haida Gwaii and Terrace BC.
  • First company in Northwest to load containers for raw log export to Japan, Korea and China.  Loaded over 10,000 sea containers which were exported to Asia
  • First company with portable log debarker in Northwest to achieve phytosanitary certificate from Canadian Food Inspection Agency for approval for log exports to China
  • 12 - 40ft container chassis and highway tractors to deliver and receive containers from Maher Terminal in Prince Rupert, BC

Click here to see some photos from our gallery.

BC Timber Sales

Timber Baron also purchases local Timber Sales to harvest and market the merchantable wood.  Over its history, Timber Baron has completed in excess of 100 Timber Sales ranging in areas from Hadia Gwaii to Stewart, BC.  Timber Baron performs all harvesting, road building, processing and hauling in-house which allows for a coordinated effort that is time efficient and economical.  Traditionally, we have also handled our own log sorting and marketing to ensure  maximum value is obtained from the stand we are harvesting. 

Timber Baron | Forestry Service Northern BC

“we had 140 km of right of way to clear and nearly 80km of access roads to construct in some of the most challenging terrain imaginable. We quickly learned which contractors were committed to our project and Timber Baron was outstanding in every way. When we were under pressure to deliver very tough sections on schedule, we relied heavily on Timber Baron to get it done.”

Dan Schweng

Project Director

Nass Area Enterprise Ltd. a Nisga'a Lisism Government Subsidiary

Timber Baron | Forestry Service Northern BC

Lee Thomson

Founder

Lee started the company in 1986, and grew the company to what it is today.  He started with one employee and expanded the company to a peak of 75 employees.  He is still involved with the company on a consultation basis and brings 30+ years of experience to each project.    

Cell: (250)615-7591

Email: lee@timberbaron.ca

Mike Thomson

President

Mike grew up around the family  business and has worked closely with his father, Lee, who founded the company in 1986.  After completing high school, he attended the University of Calgary completing a Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in Marketing. After completing his degree, he spent a few years in the corporate world working for Telus and Labatt before rejoining his father in 2006 on a full-time basis.  Mike now oversees all aspects of the business and enjoys the challenges of new projects and exceeding customers expectations.      

Cell:    (250) 641-1024
Email: Mike@timberbaron.ca

 

Scott Smith

Operations Manager

Scott has been involved with heavy equipment for almost 20 years and is a licensed heavy duty mechanic since 2005.  He has worked in a magnitude of different industries including highway maintenance, full phase logging, and commercial transport logistics. Scott brings a safety conscious and tremendous work ethic to every project that he is overseeing.
 

Cell:    (250) 692-6349
Email: scott@timberbaron.ca

 

Elaine Little

Office Manager

Elaine brings an Accounting Option Certificate along with many years of diversified experience to our bookkeeping and finance responsibilities.  She joined the TImber Baron team in 2010 with an extensive accounting background in highway and bridge upgrading, land development, and interior design.  Elaine enjoys the attention to detail required in our forest industry record-keeping, which is necessary to parallel our health and safety standards and delivery of expert services.

Office: (250)635-7677 ext 222

Email: Admin@timberbaron.ca

 

Kyrsten Thomson

Safety Coordinator

Kyrsten completed Safe Certification training through the BC Forest Safety Council in 2014, utilizing the most current resources to ensure Timber Baron's Safety Program not only meets, but exceeds, industry standards.  She pracitces as a Registered Nurse in Public Health on a part-time basis and brings a wealth of knowledge related to health and safety to support our employees in the delivery of expert services.

Cell:    (250) 641-4124
Email: Kyrsten@timberbaron.ca

Timber Baron | Forestry Service Northern BC

Timber Baron | Forestry Service Northern BC

Timber Baron | Forestry Service Northern BC

Office: (250) 635-7677
Fax: (250) 638-1757
Email: Mike@timberbaron.ca
Suite 203-4650 Lazelle Ave. 
Terrace, BC V8G 1S6

Timber Baron | Forestry Service Northern BC

Timber Baron Contracting Ltd. was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Terrace, British Columbia, Canada.  We are a versatile company that has experience in a multitude of different projects over the years. With over 30 years in the industry, Timber Baron has a customer and safety focused approach to all projects and work sites. 

Over its history, Timber Baron has been know for its ability to adapt to different markets and environments and is constantly changing the way we do business.  The company has grown from one employee to a peak of 75.     We currently have over 40 pieces of heavy equipment specializing in Air Curtain Burning, Grub and Clearing, Heavy Hauling, Sort Yard and Portable Log Debarked, Full Phase Logging, and Road Building. Our specialized equipment can be tailored or modified for any unique situation or customer request. We enjoy problem solving and new challenges!  

As Timber Baron values the health and safety of every employee, we strive to exceed industry expectations for safety standards by maintaining SEBASE Safe Certification through the BC Forest Safety Council and utilizing current resources to support our health and safety programming.

Timber Baron | Forestry Service Northern BC

SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT AND EXPERT OPERATORS DELIVER EFFICIENT FORESTRY,LAND CLEARING AND AIR CURTAIN BURNING OPERATIONS.

Timber Baron | Forestry Service Northern BC

Timber Baron boasts a custom built 30" Cambio ring debarker that is portable - with setup in almost any location.  Over the years,we have debarked and exported in excess of 5,000 sea containers to Asia and can assist in any of your log debarking or log marketing requirements.  Check out photos in our gallery.