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PROVINCE INVESTS $12.5 MILLION IN FOREST RESEARCH
VERNON – The Province is investing $12.5 million in research through the Forest Investment Account Forest Science Program to improve timber growth practices, respond to the impacts of climate change, and maximize the benefits from British Columbia’s forest resources, Forests and Range Minister Pat Bell announced.
LOCAL BUSINESS, COMMUNITIES BENEFIT FROM TFL DECISION
VICTORIA – Ensuring payments to local suppliers and contractors affected by Pope & Talbot’s bankruptcy, along with other negotiated community benefits, were key factors in a decision to approve the removal of private land from Tree Farm Licence 23.
PROVINCE INVESTS $390,000 TO IMPROVE HARRISON EAST ROAD
VICTORIA – The Province is investing $390,000 this year to upgrade the Harrison East Forest Service Road to provide safer access for all recreational and industrial users, Forests and Range Minister Pat Bell announced.
$120,000 INVESTED TO IMPROVE ROAD NEAR MACKENZIE
VICTORIA – The Province is investing $120,000 this fall for the installation of two bridges on the Finlay Forest Service road to replace bridges washed out last year, Forests and Range Minister Pat Bell announced.
PROVINCE INVESTS $150,000 TO IMPROVE HILLCREST ROAD
VICTORIA – The Province is investing $150,000 this year to improve the safety of the Hill 60 Forest Service Road (Hillcrest Road) near Duncan, Forests and Range Minister Pat Bell announced.
Building a strong and diverse forest sector through revitalization, while maintaining high environmental standards, will help ensure long-term jobs and economic benefits.
