The decision to restart operations in Quesnel comes as a result of the company’s ability to find alternative markets for the mill’s softwood lumber. The sawmill will produce approximately 200 million board feet of SPF (Spruce-Pine-Fir) lumber on an annual basis. The mill will produce metric sizes and its entire output (approximately 700,000 cubic metres) is destined for various regions of China.

About 155 employees will be recalled, that's 25 fewer than were on the payroll when the company started  the shut down in mid January. 

“This is a good example of Canfor’s commitment to China. It marks the first time our Company has aligned a sawmill to one country. Providing this dedicated production into the Chinese market shows our confidence in the growing demand in this developing market,” said Canfor President and CEO Jim Shepard.