A Burns Lake resident is one of ten $2,000 B.C. Council of Forest Industries (COFI) Scholarship recipients this year.
They are Celine Stiffler who is studying Natural Resources and Forest Technology at the College of New Caledonia.
“These students represent the next generation of forestry professionals,” said COFI President and CEO Kim Haakstad.
“They are helping shape an industry that’s more innovative, sustainable, and diverse than ever before.”
According to COFI, forestry supports about 100,000 jobs and engages with 9,000 businesses in 355 municipalities and First Nation communities.
“From building more housing with low-carbon wood products, to reducing wildfire risk through active forest management, to advancing reconciliation and creating jobs that sustain families and communities in every region,” added Haakstad.
The scholarship is provided through COFI’s Forest Education Program which helps provide information on B.C.’s forest resources and career opportunities.
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