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"This report has given Fort St. James a strong tool in diversifying our already vibrant forestry sector. Through building relationships with potential industry developers we are making strides towards the development of Fort St. James, not only as a world-class forestry hub, but also one which is environmentally and economically progressive. Additionally Northern Development has given us the opportunity through this project to enhance partnerships with our local forest product companies including Conifex Timber Inc, Takla Lake First Nation, KDL Group and Apollo Forest Products Ltd."
Emily Colombo, Economic Development Officer, Fort St. James
Fort St. James Is Developing a World-Class Integrated Forestry Hub
The study notes that there is currently an excess of unused biomass in the region that is suitable for additional bioenergy or biofuel production in the Fort St. James region. Attraction of biomass industries to invest in Fort St. James will allow existing forest product manufacturers to supplement their current…
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