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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. invests $2.2 million to promote new uses for wood
B.C. invests $2.2 million to promote new uses for wood
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October 8, 2015

B.C. invests $2.2 million to promote new uses for wood

The B.C. government is investing $2.2 million in the Wood First program to promote the use of B.C. wood both...

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Minister Thomson addresses Global Wood Buyers
Minister Thomson addresses Global Wood Buyers
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October 8, 2015

Minister Thomson addresses Global Wood Buyers

At the Global Buyers Mission (GBM), held in Whistler, September 10 – 12, 2015, wood buyers from around the world...

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New UBC student residence to be among world’s tallest wood buildings
New UBC student residence to be among world’s tallest wood buildings
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October 7, 2015

New UBC student residence to be among world’s tallest wood buildings

One of the tallest wood buildings in the world will soon be constructed at UBC, providing housing for hundreds of...

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