Community sawmill opportunities study /

Over the past 35 years there have been many efforts by the Governments of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and Canada to identify opportunities for the enhancement of the forest industry in the Territories. Both primary and secondary manufacturing alternatives have been considered, as well as the local (domestic) and export market potential for NWT forest products. Thus far, there has been very little evidence of any advancement in the industry as a result of these initiatives. Despite this apparent lack of advancement in local manufacturing capacity, there does remain a desire within the NWT government and local communities for self sufficiency in terms of both wood products and community employment.