BC Council of Forest Industries
@COFI_INFO
COFI is the voice of the BC forest sector, an industry that is a cornerstone of the economy, supporting good jobs and a better quality of life in BC.
We’re #BCForestWorkers and we’re 100,000 strong 💪. Whether we’re foresters in @CityofPG, biologists in #PortMcNeill or drone makers in @CityofVancouver we #care about the 🌎 and the future of the place we call home. That's why we're proud of the work we do💚.
The U.S just hiked anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood lumber to over 20%. Will we start seeing more sawmill closures? Kim Haakstad @Kimmy_Haak, President and CEO of @COFI_INFO joined @JasJohalBC to express the concerns of B.C's lumber industry. Listen to The Jas Johal…
COFI President & CEO Kim Haakstad has checked into Hotel Pacifico—BC’s leading politico podcast—for a frank conversation on the urgent challenges facing BC’s forest sector. 🌲 🎙️ Reaching 45 million cubic metres of annual harvest is about keeping BC’s forest industry alive. 🎙️…
Congratulations to COFI's President & CEO, Kim Haakstad, on being named to BIV's BC 500 list recognizing influential leaders shaping British Columbia’s future! Kim was selected for her leadership in advocating for a competitive, sustainable, and inclusive forest sector that…
🌲 COFI Forestry Scholarship – Apply by June 27! 🌲 Are you a student anywhere in BC pursuing a career in forestry, skilled trades, or natural resource management? The COFI Forestry Scholarship is open to students across the province who are passionate about shaping the future…
Innovative wood construction starts with a strong, sustainable forest sector—and ensuring a predictable supply of wood is key to keeping that momentum going. That message was front and centre at the WoodWorks BC Network Meeting last week. 🌲🏗️ COFI’s VP of Sustainability and…
The U.S. decision to increase duties on Canadian softwood lumber is unfair and harmful to workers, communities, and consumers on both sides of the border. To keep forestry workers employed and communities strong, BC must urgently strengthen the conditions to succeed here at home.…
1 in every 4 dollars of BC's export revenue comes from forestry. Surprised? You shouldn’t be. Over the past five years, forest products have accounted for an average of 25% of all merchandise exports from BC. From lumber and bioenergy to pulp and paper, forestry drives billions…
🆕 "Fires, Closures, and Loss" with Kim Haakstad + Jess Ketchum. Mike and Geoff welcome @Kimmy_Haak, president and CEO of the BC Council of Forest Industries, to Hotel Pacifico. They discuss the troubling state of the industry, impacts of government policy, low harvest levels,…
West Fraser, Chetwynd Forest Industries 🌲 A safety-first operation creating jobs for the Northeast. This team upholds the culture of forestry, with people who appreciate the deep history and bright future of the sector. Thank you for showing me around. #bcforestry #bcforests
BC’s value-added forest sector starts at the sawmill. Without logs, there’s no lumber—no mass timber, pulp or bioproducts. A stable wood supply means good jobs, strong communities & low-carbon products. 🎥 Hear Mercer CEO Juan Carlos Bueno explain why at #COFI2025👇 #BCForestry…
🔥COFI & @BCGovFireInfo hosted a Wildfire Awareness Event for students in Houston, BC to learn how we can all help prevent wildfires. 🌲 Forestry plays a key role in reducing wildfire risk through fuel management, regeneration & access planning. Be safe during hot & dry weather…
⏳ Last chance! COFI’s 2025 Forestry Scholarship deadline is June 27! 🌲🎓 Get support for your forestry studies + future career. Apply now 👉 cofi.org/education-prog… #Scholarship #Forestry #StudentSupport
This year’s Indigenous Resources Opportunities Conference (IROC) offered a timely and meaningful platform to discuss the future of resource development in BC, particularly in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. COFI CEO Kim Haakstad joined Minister Ravi…
🌿 This week, we’re going to be at the BC Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference (IROC), where the focus is on building meaningful partnerships that advance reconciliation, shared stewardship, and joint economic prosperity. Across the forest sector, COFI members are…
Wildfire season is underway across much of Western Canada, with hot and dry weather adding to already challenging conditions. As we head into the weekend, temperatures are expected to rise and precipitation remains scarce — increasing wildfire risk in many areas. In BC, there…
ICYMI: A big thank you to Minister @JagrupBrar + our expert panel from @COFI_info, @MA_BS + @OilGasCanada for sharing insights on BC’s LNG, mining + forestry sectors. Thanks to our sponsors CAPP + @WoodfibreLNG. Photos: ow.ly/KtNR50VYTFj Recording: ow.ly/2ANj50VYTFi
At the BC Community Forest Association Conference, COFI President & CEO Kim Haakstad joined the opening reception to help kick off important conversations about the role of community forests in the future of BC’s forestry industries. Community Forests, like COFI members, need a…
🌲 Inspiring the Next Generation of Forestry Leaders 🌲 In May, COFI’s Forest Education Program reached over 5,300 students and educators across BC through career awareness events, mill tours, interactive trades expos, wildfire preparedness days, and hands-on simulator…
I certainly agree with Minister @timhodgsonmt in recognizing our world-class forestry. But now, we need him to stand up for our sector. It starts with a loan guarantee program & a strong mandate to negotiate a softwood lumber deal with the US. (From: @CPAC_TV) #bcpoli #BCGov
It's Forest Safety Awareness Week in BC 🌲 For COFI members, safety isn’t just a policy - it's a core value. Safety is central to how we work, every day. Explore new tools & resources from the BC Forest Safety website all week! bcforestsafe.org/news/forest-sa… #ForestSafetyWeek…
