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BC’s forest industry is a world leader in sustainable forestry and is one of the most significant economic drivers in the province. Learn more about how the industry is adapting, evolving and innovating by visiting the insights and resources below.
Insights
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 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 the largest...
Read moreIn 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...
Read moreCOFI’s first convention in Vancouver filled with optimism for the future
Forestry for the Planet. Forest Products for the World. Susan Yurkovich wraps up the Council of Forest Industries 2017 conference in Vancouver. We kicked off yesterday with Minister Thomson talking about some of the work his Ministry has undertaken, some of...
Read moreOpinion: B.C. forest industry convention highlights sustainability, innovation, Vancouver Sun
This week, almost 600 business, government, First Nations and community leaders have gathered in Vancouver for the B.C. Council of Forest Industries (COFI) annual convention, one of B.C.’s most important business gatherings, which comes at a critical time for our...
Read moreOpinion: B.C.’s forests can be harvested sustainably, Vancouver Sun
Whoever first made the observation that an individual “couldn’t see the forest for the trees” was pointing to a common problem — particularly about forests themselves. While many, including myself, view trees as beautiful and crucial to our way of life, as a...
Read moreTilting At Sawmills: America’s Shameful Approach To The Softwood Lumber Dispute With Canada, Forbes
Dan Ikenson, Contributer Donald Trump has called the North American Free Trade Agreement the "worst trade deal ever negotiated." If he were speaking on behalf of Canadian exporters or American consumers of softwood lumber, his point would have some validity. For more...
Read moreResources
2019 Forest Industry Economic Impact Study
- Executive Summary
- 2019 Forest Industry Economic Impact Study
- 10 Steps to Help Create a Better B.C. Infographic
- Technical Report
2019 Regional Supply Chain Study
Smart Future
Interior Forest Sector Renewal
Competitiveness Study
Public Opinion
COFI Factsheets
- Forest Regeneration in BC
- Low Carbon Forest Products for the World
- BC’s Forest Industry: Cornerstone of Our Economy
- Forestry Jobs are Locally Grown
- Old Growth
Archived Reports
- PwC: British Columbia’s Forestry and the Regional Economies, 2019
- PwC: British Columbia’s Forest Industry and the B.C. Economy in 2016
Caribou
- Caribou Factsheet
- COFI Submission to Canadian Wildlife Service – Jan 19, 2018
- COFI’s Letter to Minister McKenna and Minister Carr – Aug 15 , 2017
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