Atlantic Canada, Maine, Launch Non-Timber Forest Products Directory

04.04.09 - 17:05 ... source : Government Of Nova Scotia

... Department of Natural Resources April 4, 2009 11:58 AM Woodlot owners who produce maple syrup, Christmas trees and other non-timber forest products are getting a boost to help sell their goods. A new publication launched today, April 4, called From Our Atlantic Woods, lists more than 260 businesses that promote goods and services other than conventional wood products like timber and pulpwood. "The directory provides an opportunity for the forest sector to diversify," said Minister of Natural Resources Carolyn Bolivar-Getson. "It will also help those woodland owners who earn some income from their forests by selling non-timber products, to improve access to niche markets. This is critical, given that traditional forest markets have been declining."Other examples of ...» Next (HTML)