2025-08-01 06:26:43
NOVA SCOTIA MAKING WOOD PRODUCTS A PRIORITY
The province of Nova Scotia recently stated that it has directed all departments to search for opportunities to use mass timber, wood pellets, biomass, biofuels and other wood products made from residuals related to sustainable harvesting and sawmilling.
“Now more than ever, we want to use local products for building and heating in Nova Scotia,” said Public Works Minister Fred Tilley. “That’s why government is leading by example and using more wood products in our own buildings. It’s one of many steps our government is taking to make Nova Scotia more self-reliant and energy secure and to grow our economy and create jobs through innovation in our forestry sector.”
The Province added that all departments are to prioritize wood products in new construction, renovations and conversions from oil heat, including projects partially or fully government funded where applicable.
“This will produce economic benefit for Nova Scotian families while we increase the use of local, sustainable products. Building and heating with wood will produce jobs and reduce our carbon footprint. It’s a great way to support our forestry sector and take charge of our low-carbon future,” stated Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources.
The Province added that focusing on using wood products aligns with the Nova Scotia Loyal program, reduces reliance on imports, enhances export markets, supports the province’s forestry sector, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and assists with the province with its transition to a low-carbon economy.
“The Province’s commitment to prioritize using wood in public buildings is an important step that aligns economic prosperity with environmental stewardship. It creates a powerful circular economy supporting sustainable forestry practices and Nova Scotia’s softwood lumber industry by stimulating demand for high-value local wood products. That includes using high-performing, low-carbon mass timber to build the essential infrastructure Nova Scotians rely on. At a time when supply chain security is paramount, this is a clear commitment to investing in our own resources and communities,” stated Patrick Crabbe, president and CEO, Mass Timber Company.
(L to R): Patrick Crabbe, president and CEO, Mass Timber Company; Fred Tilley, Minister of Public Works; Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources; and Doug Ledwidge, president, Ledwidge Lumber. Photo courtesy of Province of Nova Scotia.
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