TORONTO – Actions must be taken to implement renewable energy technologies in the Atlantica Region’s forest products industry, says a new report released today by the Atlantica BioEnergy Task Force.

The study, compiled by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) recommends 15 distinct actions to be taken in the areas of sustainable forest management, biomass management, energy policy, education, research and development and technology implementation that will drive the Atlantica Region to the forefront of the renewable energy economy.

New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and parts of the New England states together constitute Atlantica. The summary report can be found at www.atlanticabioenergy.com of by following this link.