2027 COFI Convention:

April 7-9, 2027 – Prince George, British Columbia

Rooted in BC: Economic Impact of Forestry

  • Total Investment: $14.4 Billion invested in BC operations (2015-2024)
  • Employment: 95,000 jobs (direct, indirect, and induced)
  • Government Revenue: $3.4 Billion to support healthcare, education and infrastructure
  • Exports: 21% of BC’s merchandise exports

Community Benefits across BC

Supporting 9,970 businesses across 335 municipalities and First Nations communities

Spending $6.6B on goods and services province-wide

COFI Connect

Stay informed on BC’s Forest Sector with the latest data on harvest levels, production, exports, jobs, and more.

2027 COFI Convention in Prince George – Registration now open

The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2027 COFI Convention, taking place April 7–9, 2027, at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre. Under the theme "Forestry is a Solution," the Convention will...

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COFI Statement on the 2026 B.C. Provincial Election

The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) congratulates Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson and the Conservative Party of BC on their election victory. We also thank all candidates who put their names forward for their commitment to public service and the future of our...

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Forest Industry Economic Impact Study

Published April 2024 with data available up to 2022, full report available here

Deeply rooted in BC’s communities

Highlights from Supply Chain and Community Benefits Study, full report available here

For every tree harvested,

3 Seedlings are planted

Learn more about how we harvest less than 1% of BC’s forests each year.

More BC Forest Facts here

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BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI)

TEL: 604-684-0211
EMAIL: info@cofi.org