Welcome to IFS!

Industrial Forestry Service Ltd. (IFS) is a natural resource based consulting firm located in the heart of British Columbia, specializing in multi-phase resource development activities, forest seedling production and Silviculture research. Our professional and technical staff strive to meet your needs by creating a safe and productive work environment.

At IFS we are continually investigating new ideas to expand our horizons, with innovative techniques to better serve our clients with quality products. Below are some of the more specific services, and recent projects that are part of IFS's comprehensive services.

Mining, and Oil and Gas

IFS has been involved with land and resource development in British Columbia for over 50 years. IFS has the capability to provide speedy, proficient and quality services to the mining and oil and gas industries. Our services are taylored to assist you with exploration and extraction activites. These services include stream classification, GPS surveys, access development, road and bridge engineering, cruising and timber evaluation and mapping by our experienced personnel.

Our staff have the experience and knowledge to complete Oil & Gas Commission and/or Ministry of Forests forms and applications.

Contact us with any questions, or view the following paper for more detailed information

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Genetically Diverse Native Seed at The Ness Lake Forest Nursery

IFS in collaboration with Symbios Research and Restoration (Symbios) are in the initial stages of producing seed for several species of native grasses for use on revegetation projects in northern British Columbia. This seed is genetically diverse and has been selected through the course of a seven-year research project. There are many benefits to using genetically diverse native seed mixes matched to the areas disturbed by industrial activities or natural causes. These benefits include:

• Maintaining ecosystem functions, such as, nutrient cycling, soil erosion control, and balancing populations of pest species
• Maintaining ecosystem structure
• Providing a variety of ecological niches for other local life forms
• Providing genetic diversity for the future

Native seed produced by IFS from its Ness Lake Forest Nursery will be genetically diverse and hence most compatible with the principles of ecological restoration and bioregional sustainability.

If you wish additional information regarding native seed availability please contact Bill Williams or Andrea Eastham @ our Prince George office.