FORESTRY FOR THE PLANET. FOREST PRODUCTS FOR THE WORLD.
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Forestry is a Solution | 2026 COFI Convention April 8 - 10, 2026 at the JW Marriot Parq Vancouver British Columbia’s forest sector is at a crossroads — facing tough challenges, but also leading the way in solutions that matter most to our province: housing, wildfire...
Statement from British Columbia’s Forest Sector
Vancouver, BC (October 14, 2025) - The BC forest sector calls on the Government of Canada to bring the same urgency to the lumber file as it has to steel, aluminum, and energy. Our industry is facing an unprecedented period of challenge. On top of the existing 35%...
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I caught up with Kim Haakstad from @COFI_INFO.
We discussed our path forward and the recommendations from the BCTS Task Force report.
We’re united in working together to help people in communities across BC.
We’re grateful to have COFI’s support and encouragement.
🌲 “Resource development in BC must be about and, not or: economy and environment, reconciliation and jobs, rural and urban. We can and must do it all” -COFI CEO @Kimmy_Haak at Resource Breakfast w/ @rparmar_BC & @Randene4PRSC & @bcfnc's Lennard Joe.
#forestry #bcpoli #ubcm2025
Excited to be at #Woodrise2025 in Vancouver! From lumber to engineered wood to mass timber, forestry powers the low-carbon, biophilic solutions that Canada needs to meet housing demand—while bringing the warmth and benefits of wood into the spaces where we live, work, and play.
COFI thanks Lennard Joe, George Abbott, and Brian Frenkel for their thoughtful work in developing a comprehensive set of recommendations as members of the BC Timber Sales (BCTS) Review Task Force.
As Minister Ravi Parmar and the Ministry of Forests determine next steps for…
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
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