Resources

The following is a comprehensive list of all FII-authored resources available on this website, as well as relevant links.

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Glossary

Read our glossary of commonly used terms.

Publications

Sustainable Forest Management

• B.C. Forest Facts: British Columbia's Sustainable Forest Management Practices
• B.C. Forest Facts: British Columbia's Forest Diversity
• B.C. Forest Facts: Third-Party Forest Certification in British Columbia
• B.C. Forest Facts: British Columbia Parks and Protected Areas
• B.C. Forest Facts: Involving British Columbians
•  B.C. Forest Facts: British Columbia's Boreal Region
• Beyond Expectations
• Beyond Expectations - Newsletter (2009)
• Comparing British Columbia with the World (2004) - Summary
  *  For a copy of the full report, please send a request to info@naturallywood.com.
• Comparison of Selected Forest Certification Standards (2009) - Summary 
  *  For a copy of the full report, please send a request to info@naturallywood.com.

Green Building

• Green Building Rating Systems and How They Relate to Wood
• B.C. Forest Facts: Building Green and the Benefits of Wood
• Canadian Wood. Renewable by Nature. Sustainable by Design

Climate Change / Carbon

• Tackle Climate Change, Use Wood

Products

• B.C. Forest Facts: British Columbia's Diverse and Innovative Products
• B.C. Forest Facts: Responsible Paper Production
• B.C. Forest Facts: Wood Use in 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Venues
• Buyer's Guide

Video

• Building Green - Wood products are an excellent choice to reduce the impact of buildings on the environment. This 10 minute video demonstrates the environmental benefits of building with wood.
• Building With Wood - This video demonstrates how British Columbia wood building materials and construction technology offer versatility and value.
• Managing for Sustainability - This 8 minute video shows how British Columbia's sustainable forest management serves the needs of our people, our environment and our customers worldwide.
• Performance of Wood - Learn how modern wood construction uses the latest technology for safe and comfortable living and working spaces.
• Tackle Climate Change, Use Wood - Learn how British Columbia forests and forest products help mitigate climate change.
• World of Wood - Learn how the vast sustainable forests of British Columbia supply the world with a wide variety of wood products and construction materials.

Case Studies

Gleneagles Community Centre a community facility incorporates state-of-the-art sustainable design.

John M.S. Lecky UBC Boathouse a dynamic architecture evokes the spirit of rowing.

Nita Lake Lodge traditional forms work well for this contemporary resort facility.

Richmond Olympic Oval world-class sports facility, one-of-a-kind wood roof.

Squamish Adventure Centre  innovative wood design in a natural environment.

Squamish Lil'Wat Cultural Centre a contemporary showcase for Aboriginal culture.  

Percy Norman Aquatic Centre and Trout Lake Ice Rink - wood and water,environmental performance for a community pool.  Wood and ice, energy efficiency for a dynamic community centre.

Vancouver Convention Centre - commerce, public space and the environment.

Whistler Public Library a beautiful value-added application of British Columbia Hemlock.

West Vancouver Aquatic Centre inspiring a community towards fitness, wellness and health.

Media Kit

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