Celebrating Canada’s Forest
NATIONAL FOREST WEEK September 18 - 24, 2016
TRUE NORTH STRONG &
GREEN
FEATURING: • Logger’s Show comes to Merritt • Local economy waits on softwood deal • First Nations look to expand forestry • Winners of the Forestry Poster contest • A look inside an “automated” mill
Proud to be part of the Forestry community The Merritt Herald is proud to be part of celebrating National Forest Week. At the Herald, we know and understand the importance of the Forestfy sector in this community. Sept. 18 to the 24, Canada celebrates National Forest Week. The theme this year is True North, Strong and Green! National Forest Week invites us to learn about Canada’s forest heritage and to raise awareness about this valuable and renew-
able resource. Forests are fundamental to our economy, culture, traditions and history – and to our future. Communities such as ours along with their families and individuals, depend on forests for their livelihood and way of life. The forest industry provides jobs and support for so many people in and around our communities, whether it be lumber mills, trucking companies, automotive needs, insurance, hotels, restaurants and so much more!
Photo by Michele Siddall
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