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July 25, 1996
(Forest Resources and Agrifoods)
Silvicultural project awarded in Lewisporte
Melvin Penney, MHA - Lewisporte, and Beaton Tulk, Minister of
Forest Resources and Agrifoods, are pleased to announce the award
of a contract for silvicultural work in the Loon Bay/Michaels
Harbour area.
A $50,100 contract was awarded to Campbellton Wood Harvesters
of Campbellton to undertake pre-commercial thinning work for an
area of 100 hectares.
"This work is required to thin overstocked balsam fir and
black spruce stands. By selectively thinning the trees to a
density of 2,500 stems per hectare, the remaining trees will have
better access to light and nutrients, therefore growth will be
concentrated on the remaining crop trees to increase yield and
reduce rotation age," said Mr. Penney.
Approximately 12 to 15 people will be employed for
approximately seven weeks. The project will be under way by the
end of July, and will conclude late September 1996.
Contact: Anna Buffinga, (709) 729-3750
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