Forestry Services Business For Sale

Business description

This well-established silviculture business in interior British Columbia is recognized throughout the forestry industry and the local community. Established in 1996, the owner has managed to keep the business small, yet extremely diverse. They provide cruising/estimating timber, fire prevention, pest control, reforestation, and more. Demand for the Companys services is expected to continue to be strong as Canada is the worlds largest timber exporter through logging of frontier forests and clear-cutting. This huge growth potential industry will be driven by the expanding residential community growth in BC and the ongoing pine beetle epidemic, which the BC Forest Service estimates will continue well into 2015. Staffed by 8 to 20 full- and part-time, non-union employees, the Company serves lumber customers throughout Alberta and British Columbia. Revenue increased from $221K in 2005 to $408K in 2006. Asking price includes FF&E of $32K. Priced using a multiple of 1.75 X EBITDA. Located in interior British Columbia where forestry accounts for over 20% of employment income. A recent study indicated that Canada was one of the best places to situate a business and the interior of British Columbia, in particular, had a distinct advantage in terms of affordability (KPMG). The area benefits from very competitive tax rates and real estate prices. The average house price in the area in 2006 was $216K compared to a provincial average of $390K (BC Stats). For more information on this and other business opportunities, contact Michael Naprawa
Sunbelt Agent: Michael J. Naprawa

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Reasons for selling:

Retirement

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