Forest Products Association of Canada
Canada Newswire press release
OTTAWA, – As the voice of Canada’s forest industry, the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is proud to celebrate National Forest Week in Canada, September 20-26, 2015 and remind Canadians about the economic importance of the forest sector. National Forest Week is a weeklong celebration of our forests and the vital role they play in the cities and towns across our nation. “With 10 per cent of the world’s forests, Canada’s forests are an incredible resource;” says David Lindsay, the President and CEO of FPAC. “The forest sector is a vital economic driver in Canada, directly employing more than 230,000 workers in high-quality jobs, many in rural Canada and Aboriginal communities. Canadians can be proud that our forest management practices are internationally recognized as among the most rigorous in the world, ensuring the future of this incredible resource.”
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