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GORMAN GROUP EDGE / ISSUE #1 5

We’re helping to create a Better B.C.

Source: COFI - Forest Industry Economic Impact Study report

Each year, forest product The money made selling lumber
companies spend lots of money products has a big
on their operations, keeping economic impact
them in top top shape and across B.C.
adopting the newest
high-tech tools.

$13 billion contributed to B.C.’s economy.

Forest product companies use profits Government generates a lot of money from
to hire people in all kinds of jobs from the forest sector which is used to pay taxes
foresters, to millworkers to data analysts. and fees. Then using this money to pay for
schools, hospitals, and
helping people in need.
100,000 jobs
supported by Over $4 billion in taxes
and fees paid to all levels
forestry sector. of government.

Over 40%
300 million

trees planted in 2020 Percentage of emissions reduced by
the industry between 2007 - 2017.

The Gorman Group maintains 100% SFI Certification on all log inputs. SFI
is an internationally recognized standard that promotes sustainable forest
management. 3rd Party Certification on both the SFI Standards along
with the PEFC Chain of Custody certification provides assurance that the
Gorman Group’s wood products are from legal and sustainable sources.