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FII provides blog stories and news updates to keep the BC forest industry informed on our programs, partner activities and advancements in supporting the provincial forest sector.

A close-up shot shows the curved top and doorway of a thermally modified hemlock sauna. The light-colored wood has vertical panels and a smooth, rounded arch forming the roof and the top of the doorframe. A small, round ventilation hole is visible near the peak of the arch. The interior of the sauna is dark and out of focus. In the blurred background, stacks of lumber are visible.
A close-up shot shows the curved top and doorway of a thermally modified hemlock sauna. The light-colored wood has vertical panels and a smooth, rounded arch forming the roof and the top of the doorframe. A small, round ventilation hole is visible near the peak of the arch. The interior of the sauna is dark and out of focus. In the blurred background, stacks of lumber are visible.
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April 7, 2025

Thermally modified western hemlock gains traction in Vietnam

Giang Minh Co., Ltd., a well-established manufacturer of saunas and furniture, has expanded its use of BC wood by incorporating thermally modified western hemlock, thanks to support from FII Vietnam. This move builds on their use of sustainable BC forest...

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B.C. announces first major commercial wood demonstration project in India
B.C. announces first major commercial wood demonstration project in India
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January 19, 2017

B.C. announces first major commercial wood demonstration project in India

Premier Christy Clark today announced that the largest shipment of mass timber from British Columbia to India is en route....

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Continuing to Build Market Access for Coastal Forestry on Asian Trade Mission
Continuing to Build Market Access for Coastal Forestry on Asian Trade Mission
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December 17, 2016

Continuing to Build Market Access for Coastal Forestry on Asian Trade Mission

Originally posted on the Coast Forest Products Association website.  This fall, Coast Forest Products Association was once again part of a...

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Prefabricated wood project highlights final leg of Asia trade mission
Prefabricated wood project highlights final leg of Asia trade mission
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December 5, 2016

Prefabricated wood project highlights final leg of Asia trade mission

The 2016 Forestry Asia Trade Mission has come to an end following three stops in Nanjing in Jiangsu Province. The...

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China-Canada Roundtable on Illegal Logging
China-Canada Roundtable on Illegal Logging
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December 2, 2016

China-Canada Roundtable on Illegal Logging

Canadian and provincial government representatives and delegates from the Canadian forest sector met today with China’s State Forestry Administration and...

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Sino-Canada Wood Conference explores green building, recognizes competition winners
Sino-Canada Wood Conference explores green building, recognizes competition winners
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November 30, 2016

Sino-Canada Wood Conference explores green building, recognizes competition winners

A mix of 250 importers, distributors, builders, developers, designers and architects were on hand as Forests, Lands and Natural Resources...

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New opportunities open up in Japan for building with wood
New opportunities open up in Japan for building with wood
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November 28, 2016

New opportunities open up in Japan for building with wood

Forestry Asia Trade Mission delegates have a better understanding of trends, priorities and Japanese market opportunities for British Columbia wood...

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British Columbia wood products’ contribution to reconstruction efforts in Japan
British Columbia wood products’ contribution to reconstruction efforts in Japan
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November 28, 2016

British Columbia wood products’ contribution to reconstruction efforts in Japan

Forestry Asia Trade Mission delegates viewed first-hand how British Columbia wood products are contributing to the socio-economic recovery of Japan’s...

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2016 Forestry Asia Trade Mission heads to Japan, China
2016 Forestry Asia Trade Mission heads to Japan, China
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November 25, 2016

2016 Forestry Asia Trade Mission heads to Japan, China

Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson is leading a delegation of more than 25 senior executives from B.C.’s...

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FII India hosts B.C. Minister of Finance, Michael de Jong during networking event
FII India hosts B.C. Minister of Finance, Michael de Jong during networking event
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October 26, 2016

FII India hosts B.C. Minister of Finance, Michael de Jong during networking event

On October 25, 2016 B.C.’s Minister of Finance, Michael de Jong visited FII India’s office in Mumbai to promote the...

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