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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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naturally:wood
naturally:wood
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October 4, 2016

FII updates its leading forest sector marketing resource, the naturally:wood website

Forestry is a critical driver of B.C.’s economy and supports communities across the province. In 2015, the industry generated $12.9...

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2016 tall wood event
2016 tall wood event
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September 20, 2016

Federal and provincial representatives join UBC to celebrate the completion of Brock Commons

On September 15, 2016  federal and provincial government representatives joined UBC at the Brock Commons tall wood student residence site...

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Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources and senior federal government officials visit FII India in Mumbai
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources and senior federal government officials visit FII India in Mumbai
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September 15, 2016

Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources and senior federal government officials visit FII India in Mumbai

On September 9, 2016 Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, James Carr, accompanied by a delegation of senior federal government officials,...

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2016 Global Buyers Mission
2016 Global Buyers Mission
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September 12, 2016

2016 Global Buyers Mission

Wood buyers from around the world came together with Canadian manufacturers of wood products during the Global Buyers Mission (GBM),...

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Province sets agenda to address forest sector competitiveness
Province sets agenda to address forest sector competitiveness
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August 31, 2016

Province sets agenda to address forest sector competitiveness

PRINCE GEORGE – The provincial government today released its agenda to enhance the competitiveness of B.C.'s forest sector so that...

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First ever Wood Best Practices: Industry Forum takes place in Vancouver
First ever Wood Best Practices: Industry Forum takes place in Vancouver
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June 6, 2016

First ever Wood Best Practices: Industry Forum takes place in Vancouver

In partnership with Natural Resources Canada, Canada Wood, and other program delivery partners, FII will deliver the Wood Best Practices:...

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Representatives from the Province of B.C., the Government of Canada and industry embark on trade mission to India
Representatives from the Province of B.C., the Government of Canada and industry embark on trade mission to India
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May 30, 2016

Representatives from the Province of B.C., the Government of Canada and industry embark on trade mission to India

MUMBAI – Representatives from the Province of B.C., the Government of Canada and the B.C. forest industry have embarked on...

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Chinese Central Government Minister issues strong official endorsement for wood construction
Chinese Central Government Minister issues strong official endorsement for wood construction
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May 20, 2016

Chinese Central Government Minister issues strong official endorsement for wood construction

Thursday May 4 was an important day for China’s wood construction community, as Minister Chen Zheng Gao of MOHURD (Ministry...

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B.C. invests $8 million to advance wood and grow global markets
B.C. invests $8 million to advance wood and grow global markets
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April 8, 2016

B.C. invests $8 million to advance wood and grow global markets

KELOWNA – The Government of British Columbia announced today that it is investing $8 million to promote the use of...

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