By Cheryl Jahn

Forestry “cluster” getting City’s attention

Dec 16, 2020 | 3:48 PM

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.”

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The survey will be used to put together a five-year action for the industry. And the City wants to connect will all facts of the industry, not just the primary producers.

“Our intention is to meet with as many business owners or operators within the industry in Prince George as possible to get a real clear understanding of the challenges they’re facing, the opportunities that they see coming and exactly how they want City and government to support them.”

And she invites anyone who wants to participate to reach out to her at City Hall.