Canadian green forestry investment welcomed by FRA

Forestry Research Associates (FRA) has reported that the Canadian government has announced further investment in the forestry industry of New Brunswick to help boost the local economy.

Seattle, United States, September 09, 2011 -- The Canadian government has announced further investment in the forestry industry of New Brunswick to help boost the local economy, reported Forestry Research Associates (FRA).

Joe Oliver, the Minister of Natural Resources, said the government is investing a further CA$6.1 million into the forestry industry in order to protect jobs. He explained, "Today's announcements highlight key investments in the transformation of the forest industry and reconfirm that our Government's top priority remains the economy.

"With the economic recovery still fragile, we will continue to take action to protect and create jobs in Canada, including the important forestry jobs right here in New Brunswick,” he added.

Forestry Research Associates, a US-based analysis and research consultancy, welcomed the investment, adding that the money is necessary to help protect the fragile industry during tough times.

The investment will largely be used to help paper and pulp mills in the region to take advantage of developments in clean energy generation. For example, two mills have received funding through the Pulp and Paper Green Transformation Program, which is expected the help them reduce their impact on the environment, which will benefit local communities.

"With these investments our Government is continuing to implement our plan that supports innovative change in New Brunswick's forest sector," stated Keith Ashfield, Regional Minister for New Brunswick.

The government is keen to invest in the clean energy development as they see it as the best way to safeguard the future of the industry in the region. FRA’s analysis partner, Peter Collins, said, “We welcome the news that Canada’s government is not only investing in the future of forestry, but in the future of the country’s environment by helping to reduce the impact mills have on the local environment.

It’s vital that forestry becomes 100 per cent sustainable, which also includes the energy mills used in the production process,” he added.

Local figures have lined up to welcome the new investment and the move towards a greener industry in New Brunswick.

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Forestry Research Associates is a research and advisory consultancy that focuses on forestry management, sustainability issues and forestry investment around the globe.

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SeatChoice Launches New Mobile App for Theatre and Gig Ticket Buyers

Leading theatre and gig ticket comparison website SeatChoice.com has created a mobile phone app for the Android platform to help theatre and music fans get ticket information on the go.

London, UK - September 09, 2011 -- Leading theatre and gig ticket comparison website SeatChoice.com has created a mobile phone app for the Android platform to help theatre and music fans get ticket information on the go.

The 'app', which is free to download from the Android Market, is linked to the massive UK Theatre Web database and helps users search for performances and concerts across the UK. The UK Theatre Web database contains details on approximately 20,000 events.

The 'app' provides information on the event dates, the cast and the venue and will also give details of STAR (Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers) outlets with theatre tickets available or contact details of the venue box office and a link to the website. Users can also leave reviews and ratings which will be seen by other app users.

To find the 'app', search for UKTW on the Android Market. Android platform smartphones include Samsung, Nexus, Sony Ericsson and HTC.

Robert Iles, founder of SeatChoice.com and UK Theatre Web commented

"We've created this free 'app' to help theatre and gig fans find information about shows, concerts and other events wherever they may be. The 'app' is built in such a way that it will even provide basic information when there's no internet connection so users should be able to find out what they need even with just a mobile signal. More and more people are using their mobile phones to find information and this new service will help theatre and music fans find out what they need simply and quickly."

The SeatChoice.com website helps users to compare and purchase tickets to shows and concerts across the UK.

UKTW is behind the 'What’s-On' content for several established theatre websites including http://www.arts-archive.co.uk where users can find information for theatre productions dating back to 1997. Eventually this information will also be accessible directly from the new ‘app’. UK Theatre Web’s database is seen by around 500,000 users every month.

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