Silviculture projects at Benton to employ 12 people

May 10, 1996
(Forest Resources and Agrifoods)

Beaton Tulk, Minister of Forest Resources and Agrifoods, is pleased to announce the award of a $47,362.50 contract to carry out a silviculture project at Benton in Terra Nova district.

Carter's Electrical Ltd. of Botwood was awarded the contract for tree seedling planting of various species in an area which was harvested in 1992-1994 and prepared for planting in 1995.

Mr. Tulk says the project will get under way by May 13, 1996 (approximately), and will involve four weeks of activity.

"Two hundred and twenty-five hectares of cleared area near Benton will be planted in an area which does not otherwise have adequate stocking levels," said the minister. "This type of overall planting strategy will assist in keeping our forest healthy and ensuring the viability of our forest industry."

Contact:

     Anna Buffinga                      Ed Blackmore
     (709) 729-3750                     (709) 256-7131

1996 05 10

3:15 p.m.

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