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Vernon, BC – Tolko Industries Ltd. announced a donation today of $90,000.00 to the BC Wildlife Park. The funds will be used in the Park’s Discovery Centre which focuses on interactive displays depicting British Columbia’s ecosystems.

“We are thrilled to be a part of this exciting new facility and partner with the BC Wildlife Park as they create a showcase for tourists and local residents to learn more about British Columbia’s ecosystems, wildlife and sustainable forest practices,” says Randy Chan, Tolko’s Vice President & General Manager Environment and Forestry. “Tolko is committed to sustainable forest management and we look forward to this opportunity to provide more information about our company’s commitment to the forest resource, the province of British Columbia, and our operating communities.

Tolko Industries Ltd. (Tolko) is a private, Canadian-owned forest products company based in Vernon, British Columbia, which manufactures and markets specialty forest products to world markets. Since its beginnings in 1956, Tolko has grown from a small sawmill in Lavington, BC, to become a company diversified by geography and product, with approximately 5,000 employees across Western Canada. Tolko celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2006.

Tolko’s eighteen manufacturing Divisions produce lumber, specialty kraft papers, panel products, and engineered wood for world markets with sales near $2.3 billion in 2005. The Company’s Woodlands departments have received third-party certification on the forestland they sustainably manage in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

For further information, please contact:

Randy Chan
Telephone: 250-578-7212

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