Insights
COFI submits comments to Canadian Wildlife Service on behalf of forest industry
On January 19, 2018, COFI submitted comments regarding the draft Section 11 Conservation Agreement for Southern Mountain Caribou. As a world leader in sustainable forestry, the B.C. forest sector plays a role in supporting caribou recovery and survival. The B.C....
Stronger Together
We are pleased to advise you that the BC Council of Forest Industries [COFI] and the Coast Forest Products Association [CFPA] have decided to come together as one organization to create a stronger, unified voice for the B.C. forest industry. The forest industry has...
Economic Study Confirms Forest Industry a Cornerstone of B.C.’s Economy
Over 140,000 total jobs, $12.9 billion in GDP drive economy in communities across the province An economic study released today by the B.C. forest industry confirms that the sector continues to be a cornerstone of the provincial economy and one of the largest...
In the News: Scientific American – High Rises Made of Wood?
By Annie Sneed. Published in Scientific American September 2017 Issue Tall timber buildings could produce fewer emissions and sequester carbon dioxide. A wood skyscraper might sound like a bad idea—and potentially a giant tinderbox. But architects around the...
COFI’s first convention in Vancouver filled with optimism for the future
Forestry for the Planet. Forest Products for the World. Susan Yurkovich wraps up the Council of Forest Industries 2017 conference in Vancouver. We kicked off yesterday with Minister Thomson talking about some of the work his Ministry has undertaken, some of...
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...
Resources
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 Forest Industry Economic Impact Study
- Executive Summary
- 2019 Forest Industry Economic Impact Study
- 10 Steps to Help Create a Better B.C. Infographic
- Technical Report
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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