BC Council of Forest Industries announces the 2024 COFI Forestry Scholarship recipients during the National Forestry Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BC Council of Forest Industries announces the 2024 COFI Forestry Scholarship recipients during the National Forestry Week Vancouver, B.C. – In celebration of National Forestry Week, the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) is proud to announce...
Linda Coady COFI Remarks at the 2024 UBCM Mid-Sized Communities Luncheon, Tuesday, Sept 17, 2024
On behalf of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI), it is my pleasure to welcome you to today’s Mid-Sized Communities Luncheon during the Annual Convention of the Union of BC Municipalities. Forest operations in BC really value the relationships they have with...
New COFI Study on Supply Chain and Community Benefits of the Forest Sector
VANCOUVER, B.C. (September 16, 2024) – A new economic study focusing on local communities across BC was released today by the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI). This study highlights the vital role of British Columbia’s forestry industry, as it touches so many...
Press Statement: BC Council of Forest Industries Responds to Latest Mill Closures
Vancouver, BC - September 5, 2024 – Linda Coady, President & CEO of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) made the following statement in response to the announcement of additional mill closures in BC. “Any time a mill closes, those hardest hit are the...
COFI Releases a New Report on Building for the Future
VANCOUVER, BC (September 4, 2024) – The BC Council of Forest Industries today released a new report highlighting the vital role BC wood products play in ensuring the supply of cost-effective, climate-resilient building materials for affordable housing. On April 10,...
COFI Reinforces Commitment to Value-Added Growth in BC
Vancouver, BC – September 3, 2024 – The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) today reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a vibrant secondary wood products manufacturing sector in British Columbia. The organization also highlighted the valuable work being done by...
BC Council of Forest Industries Statement on Impending Railway Closures
BC Council of Forest Industries Vice President & Chief Economist Kurt Niquidet issued the following media statement today to express concerns about the serious economic implications of the impending railway strikes: “The BC Council of Forest Industries calls for...
Comparison of Forest Practices and Annual Harvest Across Jurisdictions
The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) has put together a comparison of annual harvest levels in British Columbia (BC), New Zealand, and Finland. This analysis also provides context on differences between these three major forest jurisdictions such as forest...
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