The goal of this project is to recover about 1600 cubic meters of residual fibre left over from harvesting close to 20 hectares near Nakusp, BC. Removing this fibre from site, instead of leaving it on site to be burned, results in an overall reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. The removed residual fibre will be converted into pulp products which continue to store carbon long-term. The site will also be replanted with seedlings to continue carbon sequestration on site. An additional benefit of this activity is the reduction of wildfire risk through the removal of potential fuel from an identified high risk wildfire area.
OrganizationNakusp and Area Community Forest - NACFOR
PurposeTaking Action on Climate Change
RegionKootenay Boundary
Closest CommunityNakusp
Job Estimate1 (Direct, Indirect & Induced FTE’s)
Volume Estimate20000 Cubic Meters
Approved Funding$71,909
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