What Makes Alberta A Great Place For The Forest Industry? Through several generations of operation, Alberta’s forest industry has proven that trees can be sustainably harvested and regrown. The use of bark and sawdust, instead of whole trees, to produce electricity means that zero additional trees are harvested for the generation of electricity. Why is
Where In Canada Is Forestry Most Prominent? The greatest percentage was in British Columbia (30%), followed by Quebec (28%), Ontario (21%), the Prairie provinces (14%) and the Atlantic provinces (7%). What province in Canada has the most forestry? British Columbia has the largest forestry industry in Canada. In fact, BC accounted for nearly 40% of
How Much Does Forestry Contribute To BC Economy? The study – Contributing to a Better B.C.: 2019 Forest Industry Economic Impact Study – confirmed that, in 2019, the provincial forest sector supported more than 100,000 jobs, generated over $13 billion in GDP and nearly $8.5 billion in wages, salaries, and benefits. Why is forestry important