Molly Hudson, RPF #4888

Candidate, FPBC Board member at large

Molly Hudson, RPF

Executive Summary

Molly Hudson, RPF, RPBio, is a forestry executive with demonstrated leadership in sustainability and organizational transformation.

Molly is currently vice-resident of forestry and sustainability the Nch’kay Development Corporation, established in 2018 as the economic development arm of the Squamish Nation. Molly is responsible for supporting the Squamish Nation’s Forestry Framework, directing forestry operations for Nch’kay, which oversees and manages the forestry tenures owned by the nation, including TFL38 and two community forests.

Prior to 2024, Molly was vice-president of sustainability and chief forester for Mosaic Forest Management. She was responsible for the company’s sustainable resource management practices and specialized in forest management certifications and forestry operations, including seed orchard production, environmental performance, community relations, and fish, wildlife, and ecosystem management.

Molly started her career in forestry as a tree-planter, then worked for a forestry company on Vancouver Island before becoming a forest technician with the Ministry of Forests. She was next a timber cruiser with Recon Forest Consulting before joining TimberWest as a resource specialist in 2013. She worked her way up to stewardship and engagement manager, then in 2018 became manager of stewardship and outreach for Mosaic.

Professional Experience

  • Vice-president, Forestry and Sustainability, Nch’kay Development Corporation (2024–present)
  • Vice-president, Sustainability and Chief Forester, Mosaic Forest Management (2023–2024)
  • Manager, Stewardship and Engagement, TimberWest Forest Company (2016–2018)
  • Resource Specialist, TimberWest Forest Company (2013–2016)
  • Timber Cruiser, Layout Engineer, Recon Forest Consulting (2009–2013)
  • Forest Technician, Ecology and Fire Management Research, BC Ministry of Forests and Range (2008–2009)

Related Experience

  • Board member, Marmot Recovery Foundation
  • Board member, BC Forest Discovery Centre
  • Board member, Private Forest Landowners Association
  • Board member, Four Mile Hatchery Society

Education

  • University of British Columbia, Bachelor of Science, Biology (2005)
  • BC College of Applied Biologists, Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio)
  • British Columbia Institute of Technology, Diploma of Technology, Renewable Resources: Forest Ecosystems (2008)
  • Forest Professionals BC, Registered Professional Forester (RPF)

Registration/Memberships

  • FPBC (2011)
  • BC College of Applied Biology