David Kim is a Registered Professional Forester with over 30 years of experience in forest management, environmental consulting, and leadership of multidisciplinary natural resource teams. As President of Madrone Environmental Services Ltd., he provides strategic and operational direction across the firm’s forestry, biology, agrology, and hydrology practices.

He has led large-scale forestry and silviculture projects throughout British Columbia, advancing sustainable resource development and community-based initiatives. David’s experience includes advising silviculture departments, managing tenures for community forests and Indigenous partnerships, and delivering operational planning, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance oversight for forest tenures and natural resource ventures. His expertise spans forest stewardship planning, ecosystem mapping, and ecological site evaluation across diverse biogeoclimatic zones.

David has served as Chair of the Canadian Institute of Forestry (Cariboo Section), Vice President of Borealis Carbon Offset, and founding member of both the Northern Resource Solutions Group and the Northern Interior Mining Group. His project portfolio includes the McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest, Three Feathers LP, and forestry advisory roles for First Nations, public agencies, and private industry clients.

When not collaborating with his team at Madrone, David can often be found exploring the forests and trails of Vancouver Island.