Forestry “cluster” getting City’s attention

PRINCE GEORGE – Forestry will be under the City’s microscope for much of next year.

It was identified as one of the important “cluster” industries identified by the Economic Development department as significant to the local economy. A survey will be conducted of all sectors in forestry to identify what works and what doesn’t for the industry and identify gaps in skilled labour.

“That industry really fluctuates. We feel up’s, we feel down’s. Right now it’s in an up. Lumber prices are doing fantastic,” says Melissa Barcellos, Manager of Economic Development. “But we want to find a way that we can support the industry to steady and consistent.”