British Columbia Opens Forest Trade Office in London to Expand Global Reach

On Monday, British Columbia announced that it will open a new forestry sector office in London, England, as part of an ongoing strategy to diversify and strengthen the province’s forest products industry.

The London office will serve as a hub for expanding BC’s market share across Europe and the UK. The initiative is led by Forestry Innovation Investment (FII), a BC Crown corporation, which will work with partners throughout Europe and, in time, select markets in the Middle East and North Africa.

The new London office joins FII’s existing operations in China, India, and Vietnam, along with industry-led offices in Japan and South Korea. The international network promotes the use of wood as a sustainable building material and positions BC as a preferred global supplier.

According to the province, the UK expansion is part of a broader effort to strengthen market access and improve the sector’s resilience against trade volatility and global economic shifts.

FII board chair Rick Doman said:

“Expanding into the UK reflects FII’s commitment to building resilient, diversified markets for BC forest products. The current trade-impeding US duties and tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber underscore the importance of reducing reliance on any single market. Together with industry, we’re determined to re-establish BC’s foothold in the UK and drive growth across Europe and the Middle East and North Africa region.”