TSX-V: PCT
VANCOUVER, Oct. 3, 2011 /CNW/ - Prima Colombia Hardwood Inc. (TSXV:PCT) ("Prima") announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with the National University of Colombia ("National University") to collectively undertake research in the field of forestry in Colombia.
The agreement brings together Prima's Canadian expertise and technology in sustainable forestry with Colombia's largest institution of higher learning. Under the agreement, Prima and the National University will jointly conduct scientific research in the field of Forestry Science including evaluation of environmental monitoring process, techniques and exchange of information to bring forestry management to global standards.
"This partnership is very strategic for both parties," commented Donald Hayes, Prima CEO, "it gives Prima important access to the scientific forestry community in Colombia and it provides the National University with an unique opportunity to undertake forest sciences field research in the tropical forests of Colombia and to derive knowledge and applications that will further sustainable forestry in the region."
José Régulo Cartagena Valenzuela, Dean of Agricultural-Livestock Science from the National University, stated that "The partnership between the sustainable forestry management expertise of Prima and the forestry science leadership of the National University provides a great opportunity for both parties. We are delighted to have signed this milestone agreement as the basis to further sustainable forestry science in Colombia."
About Prima Colombia
Prima Colombia Hardwood Inc. is a TSX Venture Exchange-listed Canadian based forest products company focused on international tropical hardwood timber development, production and marketing. Prima Colombia's initial operations are located near Bahia Solano, Department of Choco on the west coast of the Republic of Colombia. All Prima forestry concessions are intended to be operated following the highest standards of sustainable forestry and environmental management. Prima brings over 30 years of forestry experience and dedication to best environmental operating practices and working with local communities and governmental agencies.
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