The Government of Yukon is launching a new incentive program offering financial assistance to commercial timber harvesters. This new timber harvesting incentive offers commercial businesses $10 per cubic metre to offset expenses and current fuel costs associated with harvesting firewood.
This new incentive will support the local forest industry, increase firewood supply in the Yukon and encourage more start-up businesses in the industry.
Yukon registered harvesting businesses can apply for this incentive by filling out the application form at Yukon.ca/timber-harvesting-incentive.
This new incentive program provides relief to the local forest industry, contributes to a more stable and consistent long-term firewood supply and will help ensure Yukoners have firewood for their homes this winter.
Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker
The timber harvesting incentive offers $10 per cubic metre harvested.
There are currently 70 licence holders harvesting firewood for sale throughout the Yukon.
There is nearly 77,000 cubic metres (34,000 cords) currently permitted throughout the territory, with the majority located in the Haines Junction district.
Generally, 15,000 cubic metres (6,600 cords) of firewood is harvested per season from Yukon public lands.
In September, the Government of Yukon announced a new firewood rebate that provides Yukon households with $50 for each cord of firewood purchased, to a maximum of 10 cords, to offset home heating costs.
Renée Francoeur
Cabinet Communications
867-334-9194
renee.francoeur@yukon.ca
Aly Callaghan
Communications, EMR
867-667-3123
alison.callaghan@yukon.ca