Information on British Columbia's Sustainable Forest Practices and Wood Products

The Natural Choice for a
Wide Range of Applications

Wood has long been the preferred building material for many structures in North America and around the world. Consumers and builders appreciate the versatility, durability, low environmental impact and cost effectiveness of wood for housing, commercial, public and industrial buildings.

British Columbia delivers wood products that meet both structural and finishing needs, from traditional lumber and panels to the latest in high-performance engineered products. Semi-finished products for further remanufacturing such as door and window stock, veneer, furniture cut-stock are also available. Over 400 manufacturers in British Columbia provide a wide range of value-added wood products that add quality finishing touches, such as furniture, doors, window frames, millwork, mouldings, cabinetry, log homes and prefabricated structures.

 

 

Download this Life Cycle Assessment Tool for instant life cycle assessment results for more than 400 common building assemblies to help you evaluate your design options.