Eduardo Rojas Briales was re-elected as PEFC International Chair during last week’s General Assembly. In his first term as Chair, the PEFC Alliance developed the PEFC 2030 Strategy, and saw seven national standards achieve PEFC endorsement, including the first regional systems and Trees Outside Forests standards. 🌳 “Despite challenging circumstances in the last three years, PEFC’s presence has grown significantly across all continents, and we have gained new members. We have made progress at regional level and explored new approaches like the design of a new member-driven 2030 Strategy, and expanded efforts in development and fundraising,” Eduardo remarked. Looking forward to the coming tenure, he highlighted the need for continued progress and a long-term strategic focus. “A long-term strategic perspective is needed as the challenges and opportunities that forests and forestry face are extremely diverse and complex. Ensuring the global dimension of PEFC is crucial in this sense, as well as consistent support to our members.” Read more 👉 treee.es/ChairElection24 The General Assembly also welcomed Thomas Schenker to the PEFC International Board. Dradjad Wibowo, Fatimah Mohammad, and Sara El Kadri were re-elected as Board members.
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Wrapping up the day here at COFI with a panel facilitating conversation with First Nations and Industry, truly a panel full of heavy hitters. When asked about their hopes and dreams for the industry, the sentiment was resounding, forestry all started here, and through building partnerships and meaningful revenue sharing it will continue thrive. There is a sense of transition, within the industry and not away from it because 1+1 truly can equal 5 when it comes to reconciliation and prosperity sprung from this. Investing time and energy into knowing your partners, getting into one room, with one goal and working towards it with alignment on mutual benefit; economic, cultural, and environmental benefit, all while being good stewards and doing it “the right way with respect for one another”. This is the future. BC Council of Forest Industries, thanks for pulling this together and thanks to the panel for their insight and time. Thanks to Silvacom for enabling me to be here.
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🌲🌿 Interesting insights from the 2024 COFI Convention. 🌲🌿 It seems as though investors are stepping back from British Columbia's forestry sector amidst rising uncertainties. With concerns over wood fibre shortage and regulatory ambiguity, the industry is at a critical juncture. COFI President Linda Coady emphasizes the urgent need for stability to bolster investment and sustain the workforce. Minister Bruce Ralston remains optimistic about the future, highlighting potential growth in the upcoming fiscal year. The recent push for breakthrough agreements, like the 'Namgis First Nation deal, showcases a path towards collaboration and economic progress. Industry experts stress the importance of addressing challenges like low fibre supply and policy changes to attract capital. Kimberly Burns emphasizes the overwhelming nature of policies in the forest sector, highlighting the significance of political certainty and sustainability for attracting private equity. One thing is certain, navigating these challenges will be difficult, require many changes, and hopefully will pave the way for a more resilient forestry sector in British Columbia. 🌟💼 #COFIConvention #ForestryIndustry #InvestmentOpportunities #SustainabilityMatters #CollaborationIsKey link to article here: https://lnkd.in/g_tGpPQj
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👏 Positive Legacy: Joel Fitzgibbon Stands Down as AFPA Chair 🪵Joel Fitzgibbon, former Rudd Forestry Minister and strong advocate for Australia’s forest products industry, has resigned as Chair of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA). 🌿Under his leadership, AFPA strongly emphasised the role of hardwood and softwood in achieving Australia’s economic and environmental goals. 🔄 Leadership Transition: Stephen Dadd, Executive Director of Pentarch Group, steps into the role, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the timber products supply chain. His election as Chair promises to continue and build upon the legacy of strong leadership within AFPA. 🔎 Fitzgibbon’s Legacy 1️⃣ Advocacy for Sovereign Capacity: Fitzgibbon’s work underscored securing resource supply for the forest products sector, which is crucial for maintaining Australia’s economic independence. 2️⃣ Environmental Stewardship: His leadership was instrumental in emphasising the sector’s contribution to a net-zero economy, showcasing the industry's commitment to sustainable practices. 3️⃣ International Influence: Fitzgibbon represented Australia at COP28, part of a global pledge to increase timber construction, aligning with initiatives like “The Buildings Breakthrough” and the “Forest & Climate Leaders’ Partnership.” 🤔 #questionforgroup: How do leadership changes within industry associations like AFPA impact policy advocacy and sector growth? 🏆. As AFPA welcomes Stephen Dadd, the industry looks forward to continued growth. 🔗 Learn more about Joel Fitzgibbon’s contributions and the future direction of AFPA under Stephen Dadd’s leadership: https://lnkd.in/gUWutRew #forestry #auspol #nswpol #vicpol #qldpol #wapol #taspol #sapol #leadershiptransition #sustainableforestry #forests #timber #masstimber #environmentaladvocacy #timberindustry #policy #policymakers #woodcentralau1 #woodcentral
Former Rudd Minister Joel Fitzgibbon Steps Down as AFPA Chair | Wood Central
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Michael Armstrong, Vice President & Chief Forester of the COFI, issued the following statement today regarding the closure of B.C. ports: “With the disruptions to operations at West Coast ports, the BC Council of Forest Industries urges all parties – employers, unions, and both provincial and federal governments – to urgently collaborate on a swift resolution. These ports are an essential channel for British Columbia’s forestry sector, connecting us to key US and Asian markets and playing an indispensable role in global supply chains. With over $11 billion in exports in 2023, forest products account for nearly one-quarter of the province’s merchandise exports." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gjmwCcwG
BC Council of Forest Industries Statement on the disruptions at West Coast ports | Council of Forest Industries
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