Northern B.C. leaders offer insights on forestry industry at Vancouver conference

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Vanderhoof Councillor Brian Frenkel and Prince George Mayor Simon Yu on COFI conference panel

Last week, local government officials from northern B.C. seized the opportunity to share their viewpoints on the forestry industry during a conference held in Vancouver.

The panelists discussed enhancing the narrative surrounding the forest industry, exploring zero-carbon partnerships, and utilising artificial intelligence among other issues. Referencing existing technology, Yu mentioned investigating the potential of converting felled trees into energy sources like electricity. He also called for authorities to examine reasons for high log costs and expressed concerns about mill closures impacting the forestry-dependent tax base.

 

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