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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.

Stack of printed reports titled “Biophilic design in mass timber buildings,” featuring a case study of The Exchange in Kelowna. The cover shows a circular photo of a modern, two-storey mass timber building with wood cladding and large windows, set along a street with a vehicle and a passing cyclist. Logos for naturally:wood, Forestry Innovation Investment, and Happy Cities appear at the bottom, with “October 2025” noted beneath the subtitle.
Stack of printed reports titled “Biophilic design in mass timber buildings,” featuring a case study of The Exchange in Kelowna. The cover shows a circular photo of a modern, two-storey mass timber building with wood cladding and large windows, set along a street with a vehicle and a passing cyclist. Logos for naturally:wood, Forestry Innovation Investment, and Happy Cities appear at the bottom, with “October 2025” noted beneath the subtitle.
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June 9, 2026

Research explores how mass timber offices support employee wellbeing

Interest in mass timber construction has grown in recent years. However, there has been limited research in B.C. on the social and workplace impacts of these buildings, particularly for the wellbeing of occupants. To help address this gap, Forestry Innovation...

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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
News

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
News

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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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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