Category Archives: Economics

Reassurance that our forest industry is valuable, diverse and sustainable

Posted on November 14, 2016 by admin

In an Op-ed titled “A contractor’s perspective on forestry”, Calvin Archibald, president of Next Generation Forest Management Ltd. argues that while forestry in Nova Scotia is high risk (“We have been a supplier to StoraEnso, Julimar, MacTara and New Page, … Continue reading →

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Softwood lumber trade on the block again

Posted on October 14, 2016 by admin

“The last softwood lumber deal expired Oct. 12, 2015. The subsequent one-year litigation standstill period ended at midnight. Now the American lumber industry could file a petition with the U.S. Department of Commerce as early as Thursday morning” [that apparently … Continue reading →

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Big bucks in forestry but not for room rental

Posted on September 24, 2016 by admin

“The forest industry activity accounted for $2.1 billion in total economic output (in 2015),” Forest Nova Scotia Executive Director Harry Sullivan told a Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Truro. However there was no time to discuss questions about the environmental … Continue reading →

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GPI group asks How Much is Our Forest Worth?

Posted on September 16, 2016 by admin

The Genuine Progress Index (GPI) group produced The Nova ScotiaGPI Forest Accounts Volume 1: Indicators of Ecological, Economic & Social Values of Forests in Nova Scotia (2001) and a 2008 Update. Now the group is asking ‘How Much is Our … Continue reading →

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