Will Truck Traffic Increase Through Town?
Yes, there will be an increase of truck traffic to fuel the biomass plant. An important part of the feasibility study will be determining the extent of this increase and …
Biomass Supply
Questions about biomass supply and forest management
Shouldn’t We Protect Forests As Carbon Stocks?
Protection of certain forest ecosystems and habitats is important. In general though, sustainable management of Acadian forests will not deplete carbon stocks and can restore forest stands that have been …
Is Biomass Carbon Neutral?
Carbon accounting, especially when forests are involved, is complicated. In short, as long as the forest resource is not depleted, emissions from biomass removals are balanced by forest growth across …
Is There Enough Local Biomass To Heat Our Town?
Yes – even if Northern Pulp reopens, there is more than enough biomass available locally to meet the heat demand of New Glasgow. When fully constructed, the New Glasgow’s biomass …
Where Will The Biomass Come From?
All biomass will be sourced from local woodlots that are managed according to ecological forestry guidelines and sustainability (e.g. FSC, SFI) certified. Biomass will not be sourced from clear cutting. …