May 7, 1996
(Forest Resources and Agrifoods)

Silviculture project at Exploits Bay to employ 25 people

Beaton Tulk, Minister of Forest Resources and Agrifoods, is pleased to announce the award of a $50,925 contract to carry out a silviculture project at Exploit's Bay, in Exploit's district.

Tercan Holdings Inc. of Campbellton was awarded the contract for tree seedling planting to replant cleared sites with the objective of maintaining tree species composition and protecting the forest land base in the Exploits Bay area.

Mr. Tulk says the project will employ 25 people for about nine weeks. Work is expected to get under way May 13, 1996.

"Three hundred hectares will be planted with black spruce, white spruce and red pine seedlings," said the minister. "This type of overall planting strategy will assist in keeping our forest healthy and ensure the viability of our forest industry."

Contact: Anna Buffinga, (709) 729-3750.