Supporting Innovation

The Province promotes innovation in the forest sector.  Today wood fibre is converted into electricity, fuels, plastics, solvents and lubricants. Forest biomass is being explored as an alternative to fossil fuels. B.C. is a leader in the development of innovative wood products and construction techniques.

Work is being done to establish a more diverse bioeconomy in B.C. to take advantage of new and existing markets.

• Learn more about how B.C. is developing its Bioeconomy.
• Explore opportunities in Indigenous Forest Bioeconomy and learn about partnerships through the Indigenous Forest Bioeconomy Program.
• Learn about how B.C. is advancing the use of wood through innovation with the Wood First Initiative.