Canfor plans to sell forest tenure in Mackenzie region of B.C. to two First Nations
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VANCOUVER – Canfor Corp. has signed a letter of intent to sell its forest tenure in the Mackenzie region of British Columbia to two First Nations.
The Vancouver-based company says the sale of its rights to manage the forest and harvest timber to the McLeod Lake Indian Band and Tsay Keh Dene Nation is subject to approval from the provincial government.
Canfor has also agreed to sell its Mackenzie site, plant and equipment to Peak Renewables.
The combined price of the two agreements is $70 million.
Canfor CEO Don Kayne said the company is pleased that the sale will allow the two First Nations to grow their leadership in the forest economy and advance stewardship values for the benefit of their communities.
Chief Johnny Pierre of the Tsay Keh Dene Nation said First Nations in B.C. have been relegated to marginal roles in the forest sector for far too long.
“The letter of intent signed with Canfor has the potential to dramatically change this imbalance within the Mackenzie Timber Supply Area,” he said in the news release.
He added the agreement provides a path to the eventual transfer and subdivision of the forest tenure between the two First Nations.
“This purchase represents an important opportunity for us to continue our work toward economic stability and prosperity for our members, communities and business partners, all while ensuring careful and responsible stewardship of our sacred environment in accordance with our Tse’khene laws, customs and traditional knowledge,” added Chief Harley Chingee of the McLeod Lake Indian Band.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 24, 2022.
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