COFI established its forestry scholarship in 2007 with the goal of encouraging young people to choose professional, technical, or trades careers in the forest sector. Scholarship recipients will each receive $2,000 to support their studies at post-secondary learning institutions across British Columbia.
“We are proud to support and celebrate these future leaders of the forest industry as they pursue their educational journeys and careers” said Susan Yurkovich, President & CEO of COFI. “These students will play a vital role in B.C.’s forest industry, helping ensure we continue to keep our forests healthy and produce carbon-friendly products that are good for the planet.”
The forest industry has been a cornerstone of the B.C. economy for more than a century and supports 100,000 good jobs for British Columbians. It contributes $13 billion to B.C.’s GDP, helping support healthcare, education, and other important social services people rely on.
“These students will have the opportunity to play an integral role in moving the industry forward.” said Yurkovich. “From forest technicians to data analysts, and everything in between, these students will bring creative and innovative ideas and solutions to B.C.’s forest sector.”
This year, COFI was pleased to partner with the New Relationship Trust Foundation to provide funding for three Indigenous students who are pursuing careers in the forest sector.
“The New Relationship Trust Foundation has thoroughly enjoyed our partnership with the BC Council of Forest Industries” said Matt Cook-Contois, Senior Associate – Programs Specialist, NRTF. “The Indigenous focused forestry scholarships provided by COFI has made an immense and positive impact on the lives of our students Dorthy, Jody, and Jonathan who can continue their studies without financial stress. COFI has truly demonstrated a strong commitment to reconciliation by investing in Indigenous education and providing Indigenous students further opportunity to build a stronger Indigenous future.”
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That’s a remarkable amount of work hours for a single machine, the Norcar 600 owned by Erkki Rinne is taken well care of, it even has the original Diesel engine.
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Kieran Anders is a forestry contractor working in the lake district. His work involves hand cutting and extracting timber using a skidder and tractor-trailer forwarder.
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It is not possible to eliminate chain shot, but there are simple steps that can be taken to reduce the risk.
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Arwel takes great pride in the fact that the mill has no waste whatsoever, “the peelings are used for children’s playgrounds, gardens and for farm animals in barns in the winter and the sawdust has multiple uses in gardens and farms as well.
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Timber hauliers need to encourage young blood in, and also look after the hauliers we have, we need make the sector a safe and positive place to work.
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About the BC Council of Forest Industries
The BC Council of Forest Industries represents the majority of lumber, pulp and paper, and manufactured wood producers across the province – an industry that remains a cornerstone of the economy, supporting good jobs and a better quality of life for British Columbians.
As BC’s forest industry continues to adapt, evolve, and generate economic and social benefits for people, families and communities, our vision is to be a globally competitive forest sector that is a model for the world in environmental care, product innovation and technological advances.
About the New Relationship Trust Foundation
The New Relationship Trust Foundation is a charitable non-profit organization. It was created to advance and support the education goals of First Nations in British Columbia. The primary focuses are Scholarships, Bursaries, and First Nations Language Revitalization.
About COFI’s Forest Education Program
COFI’s Forest Education Program provides current information for educators and students about B.C.’s rich, world-class forest resources and the educational and career opportunities that are possible in our province’s forests and manufacturing facilities.
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