Northern Plan Area Economic Opportunities and Barriers Study

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Hecate Lowlands A number of areas have been identified with in the Hecate Lowlands as having potential for aquaculture. Refer to table 1C for an overview of the operation type and site potential. Hecate Lowlands has highest Northern Plan area rating for aquaculture sites. Communities have identified an interest in aquaculture development for the following species: • fin fish in both indigenous and non indigenous stock • goeduck • mussels • clams • sea urchin • seaweed • partnerships with existing industry The following species are presently being enhanced in the Hecate Lowlands. • chum • pink • coho • chinook • sockeye There are several clam beds that are seeded for commercial use. Opportunities: Aquaculture Outer Coast • higher employment levels in communities • partnerships and expertise can be attracted to communities • fish close to source • new ventures will include local residents • new ventures by local residents will control resource • investment in plan area • goods and services from plan area residents and businesses • product development may be a potential Barriers: Aquaculture- Outer Coast • concern over health of natural resource • want accurate picture of natural resource and inventory before proceeding • want to know impacts • fear of escapements of Atlantic’s • fear of spread of disease • new science over short period of time • division in attitude regarding wild vs. bred • some communities want moratorium to continue 21
Hecate Lowlands • some communities want better and increased access to natural resource rather than become involved in aquaculture • fear that this new industry will not include local people Forestry: Outer Coast Overview Harvesting operations with in the Hecate Lowlands is minimal. This is a result of lower quality stands generally over 120 years old. Much of the forestland is outside the operable land base and is therefore considered non-productive. Pine, red and yellow cedar, hemlock and amabilis fir are found throughout the area. Harvest operations in this area will target specific species and quality. The forested land base within the Hecate Lowlands has a large volume of trees that may not be economically viable, by today’s standards, to harvest and produce forest products on a global market. However some species that are perfectly good for product development are not merchantable at the current time due to changing global markets and high cost of production. Export of these species to Japan and other oversees markets indicate that the raw product is very much a market commodity- it just has lower value in British Columbia’s economic climate. As a result of low harvesting operations in this area, local communities have the unique opportunity to develop a high valued product while ensuring a sustainable cut. Communities should ensure they have access to the higher quality species as well as the underutilized species. Forest Sector: Opportunities Outer Coast • First Nations will have access to wood supply • non native residents may have access to small direct sales for cottage industry • partnerships with licensees will access wood to First Nations communities • willingness on part of government will put tenure up for First Nations communities • First Nations communities have completed their forest sector strategies and are working to achieve these goals • partnerships in training are readily available to First Nations if value added is part of their strategy • Kitasoo generates their own hydro electric energy thereby potentially reducing costs • partnerships within communities will assist in sharing resource and create good will Forest Sector: Outer Coast Barriers • distance to markets and transportation costs may be a barrier if product is not high value 22
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