Friday, November 5, 2010

Wood project launched

The Province is spending 50-thousand dollars on a study to help develop new markets for forest products.  The Canadian Wood Council is looking to use more Ontario wood products to construct buildings 5 to 8-storeys high.  With support from the Government and the WoodWORKS program, the Council is looking at new technology and wood products for the framing of the buildings.  Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry Michael Gravelle says its another example that value-added material can strengthen the forest industry and the Northern economy.