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Over 140,000 total jobs, $12.9 billion in GDP drive economy in communities across the province.

Check out the new forest industry economic study to learn more.

BC’S FOREST INDUSTRY:

CORNERSTONE OF OUR ECONOMY

The forest industry has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 60% since 1990.

The forest industry has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 60% since 1990.

Wood insulates 15x better than concrete and 400x better than steel.

Wood insulates 15x better than concrete and 400x better than steel.

Trees planted in B.C. have captured 2 billion tonnes of carbon.

Trees planted in B.C. have captured 2 billion tonnes of carbon.

B.C. is the largest producer of softwood lumber in the world.

B.C. is the largest producer of softwood lumber in North America.

B.C. is home to the world's tallest wood building.

B.C. is home to the world’s tallest wood building.

Exports of B.C. forest products to China have increased 20 fold since 2003.

Exports of B.C. forest products to China have increased 20 fold since 2003.

140 B.C. communities are dependent on the forest industry

140 B.C. communities are dependent on the forest industry.

In 2016, 3570 students participated in COFI's forest education program.

In 2016, 3570 students participated in COFI’s forest education program.

1 out of 4 manufacturing jobs in B.C. are in the forest industry.

1 out of 4 manufacturing jobs in B.C. are in the forest industry.

Forest products accounted for 32% of Port Metro Vancouver's container traffic.

Renewable B.C. forest products ship to more than 100 countries.

23% of all rail traffic in B.C. is forest products.

23% of all rail traffic in B.C. is forest products.

$117 Million. Total GDP impact from B.C.’s forest innovation research sector

$117 Million. Total GDP impact from B.C.’s forest innovation research sector.

BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI)

1501 – 700 West Pender St.
Pender Place | Business Building
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada  V6C 1G8

TEL: 604-684-0211
EMAIL: info@cofi.org