Report Highlights Potentials of Local Jobs by Micro Sawmills

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The recent guide published by the BC Community Forest Association (BCCFA) in association with the Ministry of Forests, Land and Natural Resources focuses on the huge potentials of job creation by micro sawmills. Incidentally, micro sawmills are those sawmills that process 2,000-20,000 cubic metres per year.

The report showcases two case studies of micro sawmills operated by community forests. These community forests support value-added economy and create more jobs through their annual harvest. In addition, they also generate more value by creating more number of jobs through their forestry operations. The guide outlines the financial and logistic requirements to start up a saw mill and the criteria to determine whether it is a right fit for the given community forest.

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As per surveys, community forests create 85% more jobs per cubic metre than the industry average in their forestry, logging and support services. This is in addition to the significant reduction in ecological footprint offered by them. The community forests by and large ensure steady log supply, thus enabling the micro mills to present huge potential for local job opportunities. The report presents case studies of micro saw mills at the Harrop-Procter community forest and the Lower North Thompson Community Forest.