(From The Expositor) -- A report that identifies which sectors show the most promise for the creation of "green" jobs has been released by the Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie.

The 62-page report pinpoints agriculture, construction, manufacturing, utilities, transportation and warehousing, and waste remediation as the top sectors for green employment.

"Grand Erie's labour force is well-positioned to meet the demands of the growing Green Hub," said Jill Halyk, executive director of the Workforce Planning Board, referring to the region's designation as a green place to do business. "Our manufacturing firms have demonstrated leadership in environmental products and we are in a rich agriculture region."

The report, called The Future of the Green Economy, was created in partnership with the Hamilton Training Advisory Board and Niagara Workforce Planning Board.

The report defines the Green Economy as activities that contribute to preserving and restoring the quality of land, air and water.

This includes reducing the use of fossil fuels, decreasing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, energy conservation, recycling materials, and developing renewable energy.

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