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Clean-Tech Innovation Strategy for the B.C. Forest Sector 2016–2024 /

18 Jan 2017

Clean-Tech Innovation Strategy for the B. C. Forest Sector 2016–2024 “One of the keys to having a globally competitive forest sector is the commitment to innovation, whether it’s new harvesting techniques, looking to break the barriers on tall wood buildings, or commericalizing new wood products. [...] Clean-tech, bioenergy and nanotechnology innovation are transforming the forest sector.” James Gorman, Vice President, Corporate and Government Relations, West Fraser Innovation Leadership with Forest Sector Partners R About FPInnovations FPInnovations is a not-for-profit world- leader that specializes in the creation of scientific solutions in support of the Canadian forest sector’s global compet [...] It is ideally positioned to perform research, innovate, and deliver Extended Partners state-of-the-art solutions for every • Ministry of Forests, Lands and area of the sector’s value chain, from Natural Resource Operations Colleges and universities forest operations to consumer and • Ministry of Technology,. [...] EXPORTS $8.8 billion of GDP, $12.9 billion - 38.1% of $5.4 billion direct (2015) Canada’s total forest sector exports (2015) B. C. is one of the world’s largest exporters TAXES of softwood lumber products, and a $1.7 billion of total tax significant global producer of pulp, paper, revenue (2015) and bioenergy TRANSPORTATION 20% of all rail traffic in B. C. MANUFACTURING (2014) 20% of all B. C. man [...] Innovation - a key component to competitiveness A sound, fully supported strategy and related research and development commercialization program is key to get the highest value from B. C.’s forest resources Research and development projects guided by our partnership with the commercial sector and provincial and federal governments 4 Innovation - a key component for: Enhanced Economic Viability 5 T
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Victoria, BC, CA

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