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COFI Statement on new Provincial Forest Advisory Council
Vancouver, BC (May 15, 2025) – Kim Haakstad, President & CEO of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) issued the following statement in response to the new forest advisory council stemming from the cooperation agreement between the BC NDP and the BC Greens: ...
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COFI has issued a statement on new Provincial Forest Advisory Council.
“BC’s forest sector is in crisis. Mills are on the edge of closure, and jobs are on the line in communities across the province.
COFI is deeply concerned by the lack of active, front-line industry…
COFI was proud to attend the Forest Innovation and Bioeconomy Conference #FIBC2025! Great to see the innovation happening in biomass, wood-based fuels, and advanced materials.
BC has what it takes to lead the bioeconomy — and it all starts with a healthy, competitive forest…
COFI was proud to sponsor the 2025 Lower Mainland Local Government Association Conference in Whistler, themed “Building Stronger Communities: Leadership, Integrity and Collaboration in the Age of Information.”
It was a valuable opportunity to connect with mayors, councillors,…
COFI was proud to sponsor and attend the 2025 Interior Logging Association AGM and Convention last week in Kamloops. Our President & CEO, Kim Haakstad joined to connect with the contractors and equipment innovators who keep BC’s forest sector moving.
Contractors are vital to…
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