COFI Statement on Pulp Mill Closure in Prince George
(Vancouver, BC) - Kim Haakstad, President & CEO of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) issued the following statement in response to the announced closure of another pulp mill: “COFI extends our deepest concern to the workers, families, and communities...
COFI Statement on Federal Forest Sector Task Force
(Vancouver, BC) – Kim Haakstad, President & CEO of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI), issued the following statement in response to today's announcement from the Government of Canada on measures to support the forest sector and the release of the report...
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$1 spent on prevention -> $4–$6 saved on suppression. 🔥
At #COFI2026, Dr. Jill Harvey, Canada Research Chair in Fire Ecology at Thompson Rivers University, broke down the economics of wildfire prevention — and why we need to be spending more before the fire starts, not after.
Forestry still shapes BC — and not just in rural communities. 🌲
A recent article from Resource Works highlights that a quarter of forestry-related jobs are based in the Lower Mainland, spanning manufacturing, transportation, and professional services — contributing billions to
Congratulations to Kim Haakstad on being recognized in the BC500 by @BIVnews! 🎉
As President & CEO of COFI, Kim has been an unwavering voice for BC's forest sector at one of the most challenging moments in its history — advocating tirelessly for the workers who depend on it and
Happy Canada Day from the COFI team! 🍁🌲
Today, we celebrate BC forestry and the people, communities, and world-class forest products that help make Canada extraordinary.
#CanadaDay #BCForestry
Forest Industry Economic Impact Study
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For every tree harvested,
3 Seedlings are planted
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