About Us
Mammoth Forestry Ltd.
Founded in 2020 by twin brothers, Craig and Mitch Wilson, Mammoth Forestry is a wildfire service company based in Fort St John, BC.
By providing quality results, Mammoth has quickly established itself as North-east BC’s experts for wildfire prevention and preparedness. We work with local governments, First Nations, Industry Partners and Homeowners to help them prepare for wildfire.
Craig Wilson (Willy) - Director
After 13 seasons of battling wildfires as a Smokejumper, Rappel Firefighter, Command Spotter, Incident Commander, and Parachute Loft Foreman, Craig has shifted his passion to wildfire prevention. His unique experience, gained across Canada, Australia, and the United States, provides him with a comprehensive understanding of wildfire prevention and response on a broad scale. His hands-on, real-world knowledge enables him to deliver experience-backed solutions and results in the realm of wildfire prevention.
Craig finds joy in empowering others through education. Outside of work, he cherishes spending time with his family, especially in nature.
"Life should be an adventure, where fun intertwines with purpose. The magic happens in the space between play and work, where joy fuels discovery."
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Mitch Wilson, RPF - Forester
Co-founder, Mitch Wilson is a dynamic and driven forest professional with over 10 years experience. Motivated by a passion for wilderness and a desire to serve others, Mitch’s career has taken him from British Columbia to Europe, Africa, Australia and back.
As a consultant for international development projects, Mitch supported various governments and communities in the sustainable management of their natural resources.
Mitch's key experiences include, planning and supervising forest operations, national park planning, project management and wildland firefighting.
Mitch enjoys the wilderness of Northern BC and when he's not working, he could be building a cabin, hiking near Tumbler Ridge or canoeing the Dease River.
Paul Gillis, MEng, PMP - Project Manager
Paul Gillis is an adaptable and innovative individual, with a rich history in the research and development of sustainable design and construction. He also has extensive experience in wildfire management, with over 20 seasons in various positions including Structure Protection Specialist, Smokejumper and Incident Commander with the BC Wildfire Service. Paul has a Master of Engineering in Integrated Wood Design from UNBC and a BSc in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology from UNBC. He is a certified Passive House Consultant, as well as holding various certifications in renewable technologies and construction techniques.
Paul's deep understanding of design and construction is a quality that, when paired with his long history of wildfire management, allows him a unique and insightful perspective on the wildland/urban interface and creative strategies for its management. Paul has been successfully managing Mammoth's Critical Infrastructure Program since 2022.