It’s another hit to an already reeling lumber industry.
Sinclar Forest Products is reducing its production output at its Apollo Forest Products (Fort Saint James), Nechako Lumber (Vanderhoof) and Lakeland Mills (Prince George) facilities by 40% starting on Monday.
The company stated the production curtailments are equivalent to the closure of one full mill.
Sinclar says the decision was made due to unsustainable provincial policy as well as the uncertainty surrounding fibre supply and economic challenges related to additional duties on softwood lumber by the U.S, government.
“The decision to curtail operations deeply affects our employees, their families, and the communities we serve,” said Greg Stewart, president.
“The challenges facing the forest industry in British Columbia are significant and compounding. We must take action to sustain our operations.”
Stewart stressed the urgency for collective action from the provincial government, federal government, First Nation titleholders, industry partners, and fellow forestry companies to address the systemic issues threatening the sector.
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