Rebuilding in Response to B.C.’s Forest Fires
As the transport, storage and logistics sector grows in this increasingly digital and environmentally conscious age, we are far more connected than ever. That is why we keenly feel the effects of the forest fires this summer on the east coast of British Columbia. And while the worst fires around the Williams Lake area have been dealt with, and those who live nearby are beginning to return to normalcy, the long-lasting effects on the forestry industry are yet to be seen. In the wake of natural disasters such as these,
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Moving forward can be challenging for those passionately involved with ecologically minded timber.
However, joint efforts by both industry and government forces have created a sustainability net in B.C. and across Canada to deal with just such situations. According to the CBC, in 2005, the British Columbia provincial government set up the Forests of Tomorrow fund to boost reforestation on crown lands, working with industry licensees already replanting on their licensed land. Further, until the smoke fully clears, the extent of the damage cannot be ascertained. Large portions of the affected forest area are still suitable for harvest, particularly pallet production, as we often use discarded parts of the timber harvesting process.
Finally, it is essential to remember that less than 0.2% of Canadian forests are harvested yearly, according to the Canadian Wood Pallet and Container Association. There is always room for growth and re-growth. Timber products, including wood pallets, are still significantly less environmentally damaging than plastic alternatives. Wood is longer lasting and can be easily recycled. Now, when resources are facing strain, it is vital to return time and again to natural, renewable sources for transport and storage needs.
Our thoughts, as ever, are with those most affected by the fires, and we know that our resilient and forward-looking industry will endure.
At Pallet Management Group, we are more committed than ever to providing the highest quality of recycled wooden pallets and purchasing broken pallets in our sustainability efforts. Using recycled pallets does not have to mean that the quality of your product or its security is jeopardized. Recycled pallets are often more structurally sound than newly built ones, as we source our recycled materials from Fortune 500 companies and have maintained strong relationships with these organizations to keep up our vast inventory of recycled pallets. Every pallet in our stock has been quality tested, and each one is available for immediate delivery.
Being environmentally conscious is important to us at Pallet Management Group. Still, we see long-term sustainability and instantaneous efficiency as two sides of the same issue, and we are committed to both of you.
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