Resolute Forest Products is refusing to sign on to the new Boreal Forest
Agreement effectively killing the proposal. The deal was designed to prevent the over-harvesting of
trees. Spokesperson Seth Kursman says it would have had a detrimental
affect on communities and First Nations throughout the north. He says
the demands from many environmental groups were draconian and would have
lead to the cancellation of company projects in Ignace and Atikokan.
The deal had been signed by seven environment organizations and 19
forest product companies in Canada
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Resolute Refuses To Sign "Draconian"Deal
Resolute Forest Products is refusing to sign on to the new Boreal Forest
Agreement effectively killing the proposal. The deal was designed to prevent the over-harvesting of
trees. Spokesperson Seth Kursman says it would have had a detrimental
affect on communities and First Nations throughout the north. He says
the demands from many environmental groups were draconian and would have
lead to the cancellation of company projects in Ignace and Atikokan.
The deal had been signed by seven environment organizations and 19
forest product companies in Canada
