NLIS 6
June 28, 2005
(Natural Resources)
Silviculture funding
announced for Harbour Main-Whitbourne
Ed Byrne, Minister of Natural
Resources, and Tom Hedderson, Minister of Education and MHA for
Harbour Main-Whitbourne, have announced funding in the amount of
$53,380 for a silviculture project in the district. The funding is
being provided through governments $7.3 million 2005 silviculture
program.
Minister Byrne said silviculture projects ongoing throughout the
province this summer will play a vital role in sustaining a future
wood supply for the province.
It is through initiatives such as this site preparation project that
government is demonstrating its commitment to responsible forest
management, said Minister Byrne. In addition, the provincial
silviculture program creates meaningful employment opportunities for
many individuals in rural communities throughout Newfoundland and
Labrador.
"This funding is not just about investing in the raw material for
future wood products," said Minister Hedderson. "This is about
investing in people in the community who will benefit directly from
our latest effort to grow the economy."
This project is taking place in the vicinity of Tower Road and will
consist of site preparation work over an area of 200 hectares. This
will allow for future planting and regeneration of hardwood species.
Quest Inc. was awarded the contract for this project which started
on June 13 and is expected to be completed in early July.
Media contact: Carmel Turpin, Communications, (709) 729-5282,
685-4624
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