Stand Rehabilitation and Utilization of Residual Fibre to Avoid Pile Burning – Pt. 1

Through this project, biomass was utilized from mountain pine beetle-damaged stands and residual waste fibre piles west of Quesnel and transported to Prince George, where it was manufactured into pellets for use as energy. These activities resulted in reduction of greenhouse gases by avoiding the release of carbon through on site burning and enhanced fibre utilization. The project also helped create and maintain employment. The rehabilitated beetle-impacted stands were harvested and reforested, thereby increasing the long-term timber supply for future generations.