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Administered by: Forestry Innovation Investment
Program web site: http://www.bcfii.ca/
Market Development programs are administered by Forestry Innovation
Investment (FII). British Columbia’s forest sector is the backbone of
the province’s economy, supplying high quality products to markets
around the world. All of this occurs through sustainable practices that
protect the rich bio-diversity of the forest. FII is a government agency
that supports the forest sector by documenting the environmental merits of
BC forest products, promoting product development and fostering international
markets.
The prosperity of the BC forest industry is dependent on continuing
demand for our products in world markets. Approximately 85% of our
forest products are exported to customers in the United States, Japan,
Europe and other countries. The prosperity of our forest sector, and our
province, depends on maintaining and building demand for our products in
these world markets, markets that are becoming increasingly complex and
competitive.
Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd. (FII) was established in March,
2003, with a mandate to:
- Help maintain, build and diversify market opportunities for BC’s
forest products;
- Help break down trade and market barriers to ensure
opportunities for BC wood;
- Work with the forest industry to position BC as a global leader
in sustainable forest management; and,
- Help ensure the forest sector, through strong international
sales, continues to be
a leading contributor to the BC economy.
FII delivers on its goals through formal arrangements with industry
associations, academic institutions and other organizations, engaging
external consultants and its own expertise.
For more information on the FIA-Market Development Program, visit
http://www.bcfii.ca/.
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