Forestry decisions must be made carefully

By Hamish Kimmins – As forestry in B.C. evolved, land-use decisions became the subject of increasingly complex processes, one result of which was the establishment of no-logging reserves where these were deemed necessary to sustain desired non-timber values. …Removing a reserve from protected status should only be undertaken after careful consideration of the consequences for the full range of desired values, including B.C.’s international reputation, and our responsibility to the future as well as the present generation. Decisions must be long-term and respect local and regional ecology while supporting social values.  Apr 20, 2012  Victoria Times ColonistRead More