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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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Japan’s largest-ever wood building now under construction
Japan’s largest-ever wood building now under construction
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December 2, 2015

Japan’s largest-ever wood building now under construction

Forestry trade mission delegates got a close-up look at how British Columbia’s wood product technology and building expertise is being...

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Timber-frame house highlights hemlock’s strengths
Timber-frame house highlights hemlock’s strengths
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December 2, 2015

Timber-frame house highlights hemlock’s strengths

Heavy timbers made of high-quality British Columbian hemlock feature prominently in a spectacular wood frame home that Minister of Forests,...

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2015 Forestry Asia Trade Mission set for Japan and China
2015 Forestry Asia Trade Mission set for Japan and China
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December 2, 2015

2015 Forestry Asia Trade Mission set for Japan and China

Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson will be leading a delegation of over 30 senior executives from...

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B.C. and Chinese district sign MOU to promote B.C. wood products
B.C. and Chinese district sign MOU to promote B.C. wood products
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October 13, 2015

B.C. and Chinese district sign MOU to promote B.C. wood products

VANCOUVER – British Columbia has signed a five-year agreement with Shanghai’s Pudong District to promote wood-frame construction and B.C. wood...

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New agreement promotes B.C. wood in China
New agreement promotes B.C. wood in China
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October 8, 2015

New agreement promotes B.C. wood in China

NANJING, CHINA – Jiangsu Province is the latest Chinese province to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Province of...

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B.C. profile high at Indian trade event
B.C. profile high at Indian trade event
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October 8, 2015

B.C. profile high at Indian trade event

FII India hosted the largest ever delegation of industry representatives to the Delhiwood trade event in February 2015.  26 industry...

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Minister Thomson announces $6.2 million in funding
Minister Thomson announces $6.2 million in funding
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October 8, 2015

Minister Thomson announces $6.2 million in funding

PRINCE GEORGE – The Government of British Columbia announced today that it is investing $6.2 million to support the forest...

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Minister Wat meets with Sichuan Vice Governor
Minister Wat meets with Sichuan Vice Governor
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October 8, 2015

Minister Wat meets with Sichuan Vice Governor

On June 26, 2015, Forestry Innovation Investment, the B.C. Ministry of International Trade and the University of British Columbia hosted...

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Minister Thomson moderates panel session
Minister Thomson moderates panel session
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October 8, 2015

Minister Thomson moderates panel session

The B.C. Korea Trade & Investment Forum, held June 23-24 in Burnaby B.C., was an opportunity for Canadian and Korean...

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