Problems with deregulation threaten to erode public trust in forest management, industry groups say
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Problems in British Columbia’s forest regulatory system are raising flags among a growing number of agencies and organizations, prompting some to say the province is at risk of losing public confidence in resource development. The alarm and the calls for change are coming from the watchdog Forest Practices Board, the Association of B.C. Forest Professionals. which governs foresters, and the Professional Employees Association that represents public sector professionals.
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