Marketing Materials for BC Forest Companies | FII

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British Columbia is well positioned as a supplier of quality, innovative, and environmentally-responsible products to markets around the world. FII has prepared a variety of research, print and electronic materials for use by B.C. forest companies and associations to assist with marketing efforts at all levels.  Click here for a full summary of resources.

FII offers:

Naturally:Wood - B.C. Forestry Information & Facts Naturallywood.com is an online resource that provides the latest information on B.C.’s environmentally-responsible wood products that are used in markets all around the world. Highlights include a supplier directory with over 600 manufacturers, case studies and green building tools.
Sustainability, Climate Change & Green Building Videos Interesting videos about sustainability, climate change and building green with wood as well as a YouTube Channel.
BC Forest Facts Series “Forest Fact Series” provides factual, up-to-date information on British Columbia’s forest management practices and certification programs.
Ecolabels and Green Purchasing Information on Ecolabels and Green Purchasing including environmental product declarations (EPDs), climate declarations, and carbon footprinting and the drivers for ecolabels.  North American Lumber and other wood product EPDs to come in Spring 2013. See here for Western Red Cedar EPDs.
Naturally:Wood - Wood Product Supplier Directory An online supplier directory listing over 600 companies manufacturing and/or selling British Columbia wood, pulp and paper products.
Environmental Fact Sheet Template

Building Green with Wood Toolkit & Manufacturer Product Factsheets

Modules and accompanying Presentation on why it is beneficial to incorporate wood in Green Design (including LCA, energy conservation and others).

Factsheets and accompanying Presentations on how wood products can be used to achieve credits under the most commonly used green building rating systems (LEED 2009, Green Globes, BuiltGreen for Multi-Storeys & Residential Towers).  There is a presentation for architects, and one for suppliers.

Template and 10 sample product factsheets outlining key environmental features organized for response to specifier queries as it relates to commonly used rating systems (including LEED 2009, Green Globes, BuiltGreen for Multi-Storeys & Residential Towers). To request the InDesign version of the template, contact FII at info@bcfii.ca.

Materials Matter Presentation Series (3 parts)

Based on the continuing education units (CEUs) placed in Architectural Record and Green Source:

  • Materials Matter (Part 1 of 3) – Construction Materials and Environmental Costs
  • Materials in Action (Part 2 of 3) – Building Materials: Construction, Operational and End of Life Impacts
  • A Natural Choice (Part 3 of 3) – How Wood Contributes to Sustainability’s Triple Bottom Line
Case Studies Case studies highlight commercial and institutional buildings in British Columbia and around the world that utilize B.C. wood products.
B.C. Forestry Photo Library

An extensive image library that contains a wide range of professionally photographed and filmed images of B.C.’s forests, forestry activities, manufacturing, building, trade and overseas market use of wood products.

To request high resolution images suitable for printing or advertising, fill out the on-line request form here.
For a list of available video footage, or to arrange a time to view clips at FII’s office, contact FII at info@bcfii.ca.
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