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FORESTRY STUDY IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
1995 FWOC
Resolution
No. 16:
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The recommendations of the
Clayoquot Sound Scientific Report have been adopted by the provincial
government to apply to forestry practices in this part of British
Columbia. This is a breakthrough in improving logging practices
after decades of unrestricted clearcutting.
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The comprehensive report
includes some 127 recommendations, the most significant of which are:
1. That the planning
process shall focus on which trees should be retained rather than which
trees shall be removed.
2. No logging shall
take place in pristine watersheds until the necessary scientific
assessments have been made.
3. Restrictions were placed on road construction and stronger
protection was provided for streams.
4. An expanded role was provided for native tribes in managing
nearby forests, and
5. Site-specific recommendations were made that take into
consideration biodiversity requirements.
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| The Federation of Western
Outdoor Clubs endorses the recommendations above noted. It
applauds the positive action of the Honorable Mike Harcourt, the
Premier of British Columbia, who implemented the recommendations of the
Scientific Panel. |
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| The Federation strongly
supports that these recommendations be extended to cover logging
practices throughout British Columbia. |
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FWOC members and member clubs are urged to
send a copy of the above resolution to: The Honorable Mike
Harcourt, Premier of British Columbia, Parliament Buildings, Victoria,
B.C., along with any comments of their own that they may have on this
issue. It is also suggested that a copy of this Resolution along
with appropriate commentary that points out the Premier's action as a
politician's positive action in resource management be sent to your
state's congressional delegations and governor of western
timber-producing states, and to Jack W. Thomas, Chief of the U.S.
Forest Service, PO Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090.
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