BC leads
the world
in sustainable
forestry

Learn more about BC’s world-leading
reforestation standards and practices.

Renewable
BC wood
is in
demand

Beautiful inside and out, renewable BC wood provides
carbon-friendly building solutions for the world

BC's forest
sector is
locally
grown

Learn more about the forest industry’s
role in the communities of BC

We're
ready for
the next
generation

With 50% of our workforce retiring, the forest industry
will be hiring over 25,000 people over the next decade

FORESTRY FOR THE PLANET. FOREST PRODUCTS FOR THE WORLD.

September 25, 2017

Economic Study Confirms Forest Industry a Cornerstone of B.C.’s Economy

Over 140,000 total jobs, $12.9 billion in GDP drive economy in communities across the province VANCOUVER, B.C. – An economic study released today by the B.C. forest industry confirms that the sector continues to be a cornerstone of the provincial economy and one of...

In the News: Scientific American – High Rises Made of Wood?

By Annie Sneed. Published in Scientific American September 2017 Issue Tall timber buildings could produce fewer emissions and sequester carbon dioxide. A wood skyscraper might sound like a bad idea—and potentially a giant tinderbox. But architects around the...

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