Advancing the industry: Q&A with West Fraser forester Julie Hinsdale

Julie Dinsdale found a fit in forestry knowing she didn’t want an average desk job. She is now a registered professional forester with West Fraser responsible for B.C. forestry and Indigenous relations. In her work she has found a new passion for helping reshape the forest industry though measurable action on economic reconciliation with Canada’s Indigenous communities as well as sustainable forest management. In every role she’s served - planning, harvesting operations or corporate stewardship and policy - Julie says it’s the people and their passion for the forest who make the job so fulfilling.