forest policy

How do we get forestry talked about during the B.C. Election?

April 19, 2009

Elections are lousy times to have any serious discussions about policy. But that doesn’t mean we should abandon raising forestry as an election issue over the next few weeks.  Read more

Forestry’s Elder Statesman Calls for Action and Permanent Review of Forestry Management

February 9, 2007

WSCA Conference:Every so many years forest policy needs to re-evaluate its assumptions and conventions to keep in step with the changing landscape and society’s management expectations. Usually this process takes the shape of a Royal Commission. We are at the stage now says forestry veteran Mike Apsey. But we don’t need a royal commission. We …  Read more

Adopt an MLA. It Can’t Hurt.

February 2, 2005

What does it take to influence policy makers in the province? How do you differentiate the forestry cause from the welter of information politicians and bureaucrats deal with every day? It may be as simple as showing up on their doostep and telling them about yourself and your business.  Read more