Cole Wear, R.P.F
About Cole Wear, R.P.F
Cole Wear, R.P.F, serves as the SFL Team Lead at Domtar, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in forest management, having held various positions in forestry and academia, and has authored the Trout Lake Forest Management Plan for 2021-2031.
Work at Domtar
Cole Wear currently serves as the SFL Team Lead at Domtar, a position he has held since 2021 in Dryden, Ontario. In this role, he leads forest research participation and manages a portfolio of projects that focus on habitat management for species such as caribou, wolverine, and whippoorwill. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Planning Forester at Domtar from 2018 to 2021, where he contributed to various forest management initiatives. He is also the primary link between Forest Policy and Domtar, participating in multiple committees to provide advice on forest policy matters.
Education and Expertise
Cole Wear has a solid educational background in forestry and forest management. He studied at Lakehead University from 2014 to 2016, where he earned an Honors Bachelor of Science in Forestry. Additionally, he attended Confederation College from 2011 to 2013, achieving a Forest Ecosystem Management Technician designation. His education has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in forest management and policy.
Background
Before joining Domtar, Cole Wear gained experience in various roles related to forestry. He worked as a Forest Technician at Sumac Forest Information Services Ltd. for two months in 2012 and at KBM Resources Group from 2013 to 2014. He also served as a LUWSTF Lab Technician at Lakehead University from 2016 to 2018. This diverse background has contributed to his expertise in forest management and policy.
Achievements
Cole Wear authored the 2021-2031 Trout Lake Forest Management Plan, demonstrating his capability in strategic forest management planning. He is responsible for maintaining Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) forest management certifications at Domtar. His skills in negotiations with other forest users, government entities, and Indigenous Peoples further highlight his contributions to the field of forestry.