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By Mat Barrett

Seedling Donation

James Smith Cree Nation receives donation of jack pine seedlings

Jul 6, 2021 | 11:30 AM

Paper Excellence has made a substantial donation of tree seedlings to the James Smith Cree Nation.

The pulp and paper company out of B.C. has donated 9,000 jack pine seedlings to the James Smith Cree Nation. The jack pine is native to Saskatchewan and produces excellent habitats for plants and animals.

“We appreciate Paper Excellence making this donation,” said Ron Burns, Director of Forest Management for James Smith Cree Nation in a release. “Nine thousand seedlings is significant and over the coming decades we’ll see a new forest emerge on our reserve.”

The seedlings will be planted this year.

“Paper Excellence understands the importance of being good neighbours and greatly values its relationships with Indigenous communities,” said Carlo Dal Monte, Vice President Energy and Strategic Development for Paper Excellence. “We’re pleased to be able to make this donation to the James Smith Cree Nation and, in a small way, support their connection to the land and desire to invest in sustainable forestry.”

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The company purchased the defunct Prince Albert pulp mill in 2011 and says it plans to restart the facility as early as 2023.

Paper Excellence has spent over $600,000 on engineering and consulting work for new equipment at the site and to evaluate existing equipment that will be refurbished.

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