British Columbians can now have their say on how private forests are managed.
On Tuesday, the Province formally announced a review of the Private Managed Forest Land Program.
It was established in 2003 with the introduction of the Private Managed Forest Land Act to encourage sustainable forest management practices, including protecting key public environmental values.
“We want to hear from the public about whether there is room for improvement in the management of private forests and also whether the private managed forest land program is a benefit to private forest owners, and the communities they live in,” said Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development.
IMAGE: CanWel clear cutting north of Fernie, B.C., last winter. Credit: Eddie Petryshen
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