Insights
Opinion: 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...
Opinion: 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...
Tilting 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...
Resources
2024 Forest Industry Economic Impact Study
COFI Factsheets
Sustainability is Growing
Reconciliation and Forestry
Status of BC’s Old Forests Report 2021
Open Letter to British Columbians on Old Growth
2019 Regional Supply Chain Study
Smart Future
Competitiveness Study
Public Opinion
WoodWORKS! BC
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Canada Wood Today
The Greenest Workforce
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