Type of Wood Harvested

The primary species of wood harvested for the pulp and paper and sawmilling industry are balsam fir and black spruce. The amount is dependent on the mill processes that are in place. The next species of significance, which serves mainly the domestic firewood market, is white birch. However, this species is growing in stature which the establishment of a number of hardwood and value added processing facilities to accommodate a specialty market in the province.