BC Council of Forest Industries

Canfor: feeding the community and fighting food waste - Forestry Friendly Communities Forestry Friendly Communities is a program celebrating the proud history and rich future of B.C.’s coastal forest sector.

What percentage of Canada’s forests are harvested each year? Just 1% of Canada's forests are actually harvested annually, and our foresters replace every single tree. It's part of what we are doing to keep our for...

Check out the most recent Forestry Friendly Communities post highlighting our member Conifex and their contributions to the community up in Mackenzie, BC!

Conifex Timber encourages a love for learning - Forestry Friendly Communities Forestry Friendly Communities is a program celebrating the proud history and rich future of B.C.’s coastal forest sector.

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To celebrate National Forest Week, forestry friendly communities is giving away a COFI merch bundle including a YETI mug, t-shirt, and toque.

📸 How to enter: Take a walk or hike in your local forest and snap a picture either a selfie or of something cool! Post your picture in the comments to be entered in the draw and the winner will be selected at random.

Contest ends on September 21st at 11:59 pm. The winner will be announced on September 22nd. The winner’s photo will be featured on our website and social media platforms!

Good luck! ✨

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It's a time to pause and revel in Canada's magnificent woodlands while acknowledging the role our country's sustainable forest practices, scientific explorations, conservation efforts, carbon-storing wood products, and forward-thinking advancements play in mitigating the impacts of climate change.

To celebrate National Forest Week, we’re giving away a COFI merch bundle including a YETI mug, t-shirt, and toque.

📸 How to enter: Take a walk or hike in your local forest and snap a picture either a selfie or of something cool! Post your picture in the comments to be entered in the draw and the winner will be selected at random.

Contest ends on September 21st at 11:59 pm. The winner will be announced on September 22nd. The winner’s photo will be featured on our website and social media platforms!

Good luck! ✨

The Forest Enhancement Society of BC has 42 newly funded projects to help utilize waste wood and mitigate wildfire risk in B.C. These newly funded projects come as a result of the $50 million given to FESBC earlier this year by the Ministry of Forests to boost fibre supply by utilizing uneconomic fibre and reduce wildfire risk while also supporting workers and communities.

PRESS RELEASE: Newly Funded Projects to Help Utilize Waste Wood and Mitigate Wildfire Risk in B.C. Newly Funded Projects to Help Utilize Waste Wood and Mitigate Wildfire Risk in B.C.  The Forest Enhancement Society of BC Announces 42 Newly Funded Projects

We're hiring! COFI is seeking a Forest Policy Analyst, to join our dynamic team based in our Vancouver office. The Forest Policy Analyst will work collaboratively to undertake research and identify solutions with respect to forest policy in BC. Application deadline September 8th.

To learn more:

cofi.org

A day in the life of a wildlife biologist: Kari Stuart-Smith, PhD., RPBio., PBiol. - Forestry Friendly Communities Forestry Friendly Communities is a program celebrating the proud history and rich future of B.C.’s coastal forest sector.

Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation: An Indigenous-led company using drone technology for post-fire reforestation - Forestry Friendly Communities Forestry Friendly Communities is a program celebrating the proud history and rich future of B.C.’s coastal forest sector.

In honor of international women's day yesterday, forestry friendly communities is doing a series featuring just a few of the amazing women in the forest sector!

Meet Christina the Nursery Supervisor at Western Forest Products Forestry Centre!

Women In Forestry: Christina Lavoie - Forestry Friendly Communities Forestry Friendly Communities is a program celebrating the proud history and rich future of B.C.’s coastal forest sector.

Speaker alert: Linda Coady, CEO and president, BC Council of Forest Industries, and Elizabeth Shirt, president, GLOBE Series, are opening our third annual Women in Forestry Virtual Summit with a talk on their recent project that shed light on how women can participate in and benefit from the move to an inclusive, net-zero energy economy.

Sign up for FREE here: https://www.woodbusiness.ca/virtual-events/women-in-forestry-2023/

Need some inspiration to enter the Canadian Forest Industries and
BC Council of Forest Industries community photo contest? Look no further than some of the great entries we received last year 🌲🏘️♻️🌎!

Enter now: https://woodbusiness.ca/forestry-photo-contest/

See more from last year: https://woodbusiness.ca/picturing-sustainability-winners-of-the-2022-bc-community-photo-contest/

COFI and CFI launch seventh annual photo contest - Wood Business Call for submissions that showcase great ideas that are shaping the future of forestry

Japan wants & needs forest products that BC workers make each day 🇯🇵.

This week, the BC government, Indigenous leaders & forestry partners are visiting customers looking to build with sustainable, carbon-storing wood products.

BC Assembly of First Nations
First Nations Forestry Council
Canada Wood Group
Katrine Conroy

The deadline to apply for COFI's 2022 Forestry Scholarship is June 24! This year, we are offering 13 scholarships, including 3 Indigenous-focused forestry scholarships through our partnership with New Relationship Trust 📏👩🏿‍🔬🌲.

Apply now ➡️ https://www.cofi.org/forest-education/forestry-scholarship/

COFI’s 2022 Forestry Scholarship is accepting applications until June 24 📏👨‍💻🍎.​

If you’re thinking about a future in B.C.’s sustainable forest industry, we want to help you reach your goals 🤝.​

Follow the link to apply: https://www.cofi.org/forest-education/forestry-scholarship/

Last week, we welcomed nearly 800 delegates to for three days of sharing, listening, and learning.​
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With a full house of eager and excited delegates, we heard the latest on market trends, sustainable forestry, meaningful reconciliation, geopolitical risks and opportunities, and how we can ensure the next generation is ready to meet the challenges and opportunities facing them head on. One reoccurring theme that was present throughout was the need to work as partners, and we look forward to doing so to ensure can continue to deliver benefits to people and the 🌎.​
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Thank you to the delegates, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and suppliers for making this year's COFI Convention one of the best yet.​
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You can read some of the Convention highlights here: https://lnkd.in/gsVfjM9k

We’re pleased to welcome back Premier John Horgan at the Convention!

Join us for the Premier’s keynote address & for a great line-up of speakers who’ll discuss opportunities to work together to grow a strong, sustainable and inclusive industry that’s providing the world with products that are a better choice for people and the 🌎.

Read more: https://www.cofi.org/premier-john-horgan-minister-katrine-conroy-to-address-delegates-at-2022-cofi-convention/

We are pleased to welcome Forest Economic Advisors' Paul Jannke to and look forward to hearing his insights on the 🌎 geopolitical situation and what it means for lumber markets. Register now ➡️ https://www.cofi.org/2022-convention

At , we'll hear from JP Gladu on how B.C.'s forest sector can continue to advance reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, create new sustainable partnerships, and generate significant economic opportunities.
Register now ➡️ https://cofi.org/2022-convention

We are pleased to have the Honourable Mary Ng join us at to deliver a keynote address.

Register now and hear from the Minister on how Canada is promoting and exporting sustainable, Canadian-made forest products that the world wants and needs➡️​​https://cofi.org/2022-convention