Timber Baron Contracting hand scales 100% of the logs that enter their log yards prior to being exported. This is done so in accordance with the British Columbia Ministry of Forests scaling rules. Our log sort yard is 10 acres which is used for log sorting, storage, debarking logs and container loading. The log sort yard is located within 130 km of Fairview Container Terminal in Prince Rupert BC.
The Prince Rupert Port is an ice free port with continuous operation for 12 months of the year. The port has a distinct 3 day shipping advantage over Vancouver BC for break bulk. Currently the container port is at 50% of capacity with two ships schedules weekly to Asia.
This log sort yard has the capacity for storing and putting through 500,000m3 per year. The sort yard is equipped with Government approved weigh scales. There is a log sorting area for quality control. There is a dumping ground for break bulk shipments up to 50,000 tonnes. TBC has access to a water facility to transport wood from Stewart to Prince Rupert for containerization.
The Elsworth Logging Camp is a 200 man camp located in the centre of 1,000,000m³ accessible timber per year. It is strategically located between Stewart, B.C. and Prince Rupert, B.C. (break bulk or container). Elsworth Camp is the only camp in the area with housing and fuel.
The mechanical debarker has the capacity to debark 1,000m3 daily. This portable debarking machine is the only one in Northwest British Columbia. The debarker procedure meets debarking Phytosanitary Requirements for raw log exports to China. The portable debarker has the flexibility to set up in any location. The maximum diameter that can be debarked is a 70cm butt.
West Coastal Hemlock is sought after world wide for its strength, durability, good working properties & easy machining. The wood is stiff and straight of grain, and holds nails & screws firmly. Because of its smooth, resin-free surface, Hemlock is very receptive to a variety of paint and stain finishes. It is ideal for pressure treating and can also be pressure treated with both preservative and fire retardant. There is little difference in appearance between spring and summer wood so that the timber is quite uniform in colour with pleasing light tones. The regularity of the grain and the non-abrasive character of the wood makes it easy to machine. Because of its unique properties, Hemlock is used for doors, windows, staircases, flooring, moulding and panelling.
