Jan 21, 2005. /Lesprom Network/. Western Forest Products Inc. announced today the appointment of Paul Ireland as the Company's new Chief Financial Officer. He assumes his new duties with WFP on January 24, 2005. Mr. Ireland joins WFP from Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. where he spent 2 years as Vice-President, Finance. Prior to that, Mr Ireland was the Vice-President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer of Campbell Resources Inc. Mr. Ireland is a chartered accountant (Ontario, England and Wales). He started his career with Ernst & Whinney in London, UK and then moved to KPMG Peat Marwick Thorne in Toronto. Mr. Ireland succeeds Phil Hosier who will be retiring from the Company effective January 31, 2005. Mr. Hosier will continue to work with the Company in a consulting role.