Nova Scotia Making Wood Products A Priority - Wood Business

Province promises more wood heat, wood buildings in wake of Northern Pulp selling off assets

Days after Nova Scotia's forestry sector was dealt a major blow, the province is promising to use more wood to heat and construct public buildings — although officials deny any connection between the two developments.

Nova Scotia Making Wood Products A Priority - Wood Business

The province of Nova Scotia recently stated that it has directed all departments to search for opportunities to use mass timber, wood pellets, biomass, biofuels and other wood products made from residuals related to sustainable harvesting and sawmilling. “Now more than ever, we want to use local products for building and heating in Nova Scotia,” said Public Works Minister Fred Tilley. “That’s why government is leading by example and using more w…

Nova Scotia - Government Promotes Wood for Construction, Heating

The Province is making wood construction and heating a priority in public buildings.All departments have been directed to look for every opportunity to use mass timber, wood pellets, biomass, biof. . .