Integrated Operations Group

Although our team makes it look like it, commercial thinning isn't always easy!

While at work, operators navigate dense stands with limited space, all while protecting the trees that remain. Tight spacing, low-value fibre extraction, and high-value equipment operating in confined environments are just some of the challenges that are involved.

Terrain can add another layer of complexity: BC's steep slopes, limited road access, and dense forest structure demand careful planning and highly experienced crews. Our operators successfully adapt by:

- Adjusting cutting patterns in real time
- Positioning machines for optimal efficiency and safety
- Designing trail networks that minimise stand damage
- Maximizing log value according to client specifications.

We're proud to engage in forestry work at its most technical level — where skill and decision-making directly impact both productivity and environmental outcomes. 💪

🔥 Videography by IOG's CT team, Eli & Quentin.