Forestry in British Columbia
British Columbia (B.C.) is one of the world’s largest exporters of wood products. Our forestry sector has attractive opportunities in mills, forestry operations, the manufacturing of high-quality forest products and value-added wood products, as well as biofuels.
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A HISTORY OF SUCCESSFUL FOREST MANAGEMENT
The forestry industry in British Columbia continues to be successful and sustainable, with decades of experience in best practices, strong fiscal management, and effective forest management in place to protect this wealth of natural resources.
- Expansive prospects – With over 22 million hectares of working forest , you could fit the entire state of Idaho or the province of Hunan in our woodlands. The scope and scale of available timber are truly breathtaking.
- Sustainable innovation – Engineered wood products from B.C. are used around the world, as are pulp, wood pellets, biofuels, and dimensional lumber. The forestry workers of B.C. have long been recognized as some of the best in the world and strict monitoring and regulated forest practices ensure these resources will be available for future generations.
- Market access – Supported by a fully integrated port systems, rail, and road transportation, and located on Canada’s west coast, B.C. has easy access to global markets in Asia, Europe, and North America .
- Canada’s largest port – The Port of Vancouver connects the forest industry of B.C. with over 170 economies around the world, while the Port of Prince Rupert is home to North America’s deepest natural harbour and North America’s fastest shipping route to China .
- Opportunities at all levels – B.C. is home to numerous small- and medium-sized businesses offering a wide range of timber products, including treated lumber, engineered wood products, shakes and shingles, as well as pulp and paper, biomass, and wood pellets.
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