New Government Service
By 250 News
Monday, July 26, 2010 10:38 AM
Victoria - Fibre Connections BC, a new government service, will directly
link fibre suppliers, manufacturers and investors to streamline the flow
of B.C. wood to its highest value use, Forests and Range Minister Pat
Bell announced today.
"We have staff in all areas of the province with detailed knowledge
about the land base, fibre supply, existing manufacturers and potential
product opportunities. Fibre Connections BC will make it possible to
share that information in a direct and co-ordinated way," said Bell.
"Now you can call any forest district, government agency or Front
Counter BC office and be referred to people with the expertise you
need."
Under the new network, fibre inquiries or proposals received anywhere by
government will be directed to one of 72 fibre officers based in
communities across the province. The officers will triage the requests,
provide information and bring together buyers, sellers and investors
where applicable. Requests that cannot be immediately filled will be
logged and tracked to ensure they are matched with future opportunities.
Fibre Connections BC will also work closely with the Ministry of
Community and Rural Development and provincial resource ministries to
ensure information is co-ordinated across government and captures all
new investment opportunities.
"Whether you're a wood pellet producer looking for chips, or a First
Nation, municipal government or community forest licence-holder looking
for customers, Fibre Connections BC can help get you in touch with the
people you need," said Bell. "Getting the right fibre to the right
process will maximize the utilization of our timber resource and
encourage more jobs and investment in British Columbia."
A public website will be launched this fall to support the network.
Fibre Connections BC delivers on key recommendations from the Working
Roundtable on Forestry and the 2009 report, Generating More Value from
Our Forests.
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Posted by: supertech on July 26 2010 10:45 PM
Cheers