VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 15,
2021 /CNW/ - Canfor Corporation (TSX: CFP) is
issuing an open letter from Don
Kayne, President and CEO, calling for an approach to the
management of British Columbia's
old growth forests that is based on the facts of sound science and
Indigenous traditional knowledge and a collaborative process that
includes broad representation.
"We can choose a path that brings First Nations, labour leaders,
forestry professionals and communities together to develop a
sustainable old growth management plan that protects our forests
and ensures sustainable employment for our communities. We are
asking the Government of British
Columbia to rethink the old growth deferral process," said
Don Kayne, President and CEO,
Canfor. "Together, we can build on the 75% of old growth forests
that are already protected or outside harvesting areas."
British Columbia is a world
leader in sustainable harvesting and forest management practices
that include rigorous environmental standards and a comprehensive
permitting system.
The letter is included as an asset, please see the PDF.
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events or results may differ materially. There are many factors
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later events or developments, except as required by law.
Canfor is a leading integrated forest products company based
in Vancouver, British Columbia
("BC") with interests in BC, Alberta, North and South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana, as well as in Sweden with 70% interest in Vida Group.
Canfor produces primarily softwood lumber and also owns a 54.8%
interest in Canfor Pulp Products Inc., which is one of the largest
global producers of market Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft Pulp
and a leading producer of high performance kraft paper. Canfor
shares are traded on The Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol
CFP. For more information visit canfor.com.
SOURCE Canfor Corporation