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💚.

COFI welcomes today’s announcement by the Prime Minister outlining new federal measures to support Canada’s softwood lumber industry. While securing a long-term agreement to resolve the ongoing trade dispute must remain a top national priority, these supports provide critical

RT @CKNW: The U.S just hiked anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood lumber to over 20%. Will we start seeing more sawmill closures?. Kim….

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

RT @HotelPacificoBC: 🆕 "Fires, Closures, and Loss" with Kim Haakstad + Jess Ketchum. Mike and Geoff welcome @Kimmy_Haak, president and CEO….

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. 🎙️

RT @rparmar_BC: West Fraser, Chetwynd Forest Industries 🌲 A safety-first operation creating jobs for the Northeast. This team upholds the….

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

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 👉 #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

🌲 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

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

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

RT @SBofT: ICYMI: A big thank you to Minister @JagrupBrar + our expert panel from @COFI_info, @MA_BS + @OilGasCanada for sharing insights o….

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

RT @rparmar_BC: I certainly agree with Minister @timhodgsonmt in recognizing our world-class forestry. But now, we need him to stand up for….