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Forestry

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Assessing the Impact of the Brown Spruce Longhorn Beetle on the Forest Industry within Nova Scotia

Department of Natural Resources

Economic Analysis

This study assesses the impact that BSLB has had, and will have on the Nova Scotia forest industry, if the regulations were to change in the province. Impacts must be determined with respect to the forest industry as well as landowners including: Federal crown, Provincial crown, industrial private, and small private (urban and rural).
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Economic impact of the Nova Scotia forest products Industry

Forest Nova Scotia

Economic Impact

This study informs policy-makers and the public about the contribution of the forest industry to the Nova Scotia and Canadian economies. In addition, a competitive gap analysis illustrates the industry’s position relative to competing jurisdictions.
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Economic Impact Analysis of the Operations of Northern Pulp Nova Scotia Corporation

Northern Pulp Nova Scotia Corporation

Environmental Impact Assessment

This study estimates the economic impact arising from the operation of Northern Pulp and its impacts related to the sawmill industry in Nova Scotia. This includes the direct impact of the mills, indirect impacts arising from the supply of goods and services that support mill operations (including wood supply), and the induced impact arising from the spending of incomes earned in direct and indirect activities.
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Biomass Market Analysis

Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI)

Market Research

This study provides an assessment of the forest biomass market within Nova Scotia, and the potential effect on that market of alternative wood use. The study examines effects that purchases of biomass will have on current and future markets for wood fibre, the logistics of biomass harvest and delivery, and pricing structure of biomass in Nova Scotia.
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