Grant to help First Nations JV utilise waste wood fibre for bioenergy

摘要

A$1 million(€633,000)grant will help Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation increase the use of waste wood fibre,bring more wood products to market,and support forestry jobs in the area.The grant from the Forest Enhancement Society of BC(FESBC)will support the joint venture company owned by the Tsideldel First Nation(Alexis Creek First Nation)and the Tl'etinqox government(Anaham First Nation).The first phase of the project began in early 2017 when a $3.4 million(€2.15 million)grant from FESBC allowed the firm to reduce wildfire risks and rehabilitate forests impacted by mountain pine beetles near the Anaham community.The $1 million(€633,000)grant provided in 2019 supports the second phase of the project.