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For Immediate Release 2019FLNR0033-000571 April 4, 2019 |
Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd. |
B.C. invests $7.9 million to continue advancing wood use and growing global market | |
VANCOUVER – To create and support good jobs in British Columbia’s forest sector, government is investing $7.9 million to promote and grow markets for B.C. wood products at home and abroad. Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, made the announcement in his opening remarks at the annual Council of Forest Industries conference. “Advancing new products and markets for B.C.’s world-class wood products supports good jobs in over 140 communities throughout British Columbia,” said Donaldson. “Advancing innovation in wood products and wood technology supports our strategy to maintain B.C. jobs in B.C.’s forest sector.” Fifteen industry trade associations and research institutes were selected to receive funding and deliver programs that will advance market development or wood innovation programs on behalf of government and industry. Forestry Innovation Investment, the Province’s market development agency for forest products, manages B.C.’s contribution to the selected programs, with additional funding provided by the federal government, through Natural Resources Canada, and B.C. industry. “This partnership between industry and government is critically important as we work together to expand markets for the high-quality, carbon-friendly wood products that are manufactured in communities throughout B.C.,” said Susan Yurkovich, president and CEO, BC Council of Forest Industries. A total of $7.9 million will be made available, with $5.8 million committed to activities that work to expand markets for B.C.’s wood products in Asia and North America. The remaining $2.1 million will be delivered through research, marketing, education and capacity building dedicated to the innovative use of wood and wood building systems in B.C. More than 7,000 businesses in British Columbia are supported by B.C.'s forest sector. Provincial revenue generated through forestry is key to ensuring that public services, such as education, health care, and infrastructure, are delivered throughout the province. Quick Facts:
Learn More: Forestry Innovation Investment, the Province's market development agency for forest products: www.bcfii.ca A comprehensive information resource featuring the facts and science about wood species, sustainable forests, product manufacturing and building innovations in British Columbia: www.naturallywood.com A backgrounder follows with the list of trade associations and research institutes receiving funding. |
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Media Relations Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development 250 356-7506 |
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BACKGROUNDER | |
For Immediate Release 2019FLNR0033-000571 April 4, 2019 |
Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd. |
Trade associations and research institutes receiving funding 2019-20 | |
Funding is delivered by the Province through Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd. Funds are allocated through an annual competition process that reflects the priorities of the British Columbia government, the B.C. forest sector and the Government of Canada. BC Wood Specialties Group — $1.074 million
British Columbia Institute of Technology — $33,405
Canada Wood Group — $3.033 million
Canadian Wood Council — $683,000
Cedar Shake and Shingle Association — $104,170
Construction Foundation of BC — $130,205
Council of Forest Industries — $414,549
Engineered Wood Products Association (APA) — $36,466
FPInnovations — $197,440
University of British Columbia – Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability — $67,100
University of British Columbia – Centre for Advanced Wood Processing — $295,537
University of Northern British Columbia — $147,910
Western Red Cedar Lumber Association — $1.096 million
Wood Pellet Association of Canada — $91,972
Wood Products Council — US$337,852 (the equivalent of C$439,208)
Zero Emissions Building Exchange (ZEBx) — $53,728
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Media Relations Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development 250 356-7506 |