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Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 689
Location Address: 4411 Borthwick Avenue
Barriere, BC V0E 1E0

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Greg Smith
Tel: (250) 672-9727

Michael Mitten
Tel: (250) 672-9727

Kathy Cooper
Tel: (250) 672-9727

Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. Website

Established In 1955

Grade and Cedar Product Mix:
1 × 3 – 1 × 12 Boards
2 × 3 – 2 × 12 Dimension
D&Btr Clear
#2&Btr/Std & Btr NPS
Architect Knotty, Custom Knotty
Utility/#3
Cull Economy

Number Of Cedar Manufacturing Facilities:
1

Annual Cedar Production:
38mmfbm

Grading Agency:
Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau

Fax:
(250) 672-5644

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