recruiting
How Green Dream Summer Intern Jake Atkinson Shares His Lifelong Love of the Woods
Since he was a kid, all Jake Atkinson has ever wanted to do is spend every waking moment outdoors. That’s not always practical or pleasant in Canada, where temperatures can dip to -40° Celsius in winter, but you can’t blame him for trying.
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August 15, 2022
Getting a Feel for a Future in Forestry
On May 9, a late-season snowfall blanketed the grounds of the Ducks Unlimited Canada Wetland Centre at Evergreen Park in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Grade six students arrived in buses, bundled up in heavy coats and mittens, ready to learn about forest-related topics such as how to identify different species of trees, wildlife and invasive plants at the annual Walk Through the Forest event. ... Read More
August 4, 2022
Kenora 9th Graders Get a Field Education on Forestry, Careers and Sustainability in Canada
On a cold, wet, windy day in late October, more than 50 ninth graders from Beaver Brae Secondary School visited one of our active harvest sites near Kenora, Ontario. ... Read More
March 24, 2022
Vinyl Wraps on Oregon Log Trucks Serve As Recruitment Vehicles
When our company log truck No. 2 rolls down the roads of Oregon, it occasionally inspires a thumbs-up or friendly wave from folks it passes.
Some of those folks might even be inspired to apply for a job with Weyerhaeuser. ... Read More
March 5, 2022
From Building Community to Inspiring Future Foresters, Colin Town Sees All-Around Wins at Logging Competitions
Sawdust flies, axes spin through the air and beefed-up chainsaws squeal through massive logs. Lumberjack competitions are often loud and exhilarating, giving pros and amateurs alike a chance to show off their skills and test their strength in front of a roaring crowd.
For Colin Towne, they’re also a great way to build community in a new place. When Colin moved to Aberdeen, Washington, in 2018 to join our Timberlands team as a forester, he jumped right into the local Hoquiam Loggers Playday competition. ... Read More
December 29, 2021