One submission argues that the Timber Supply Review used insufficient margins to account for losses due to natural disaster.
Two submissions stress the importance of salvaging damaged or diseased wood. Another contends allowances should be made for the removal of dead wood from areas adjacent to cut blocks prior to green-up, to prevent wastage. Another submission recommends the allowable annual cut be flexible in order to account for blowdown, insect infestation, disease and fire.
One submission asserts the Ministry of Forests did not respond effectively to a recent insect infestation and fire situation. Another states salvage programs need to be targeted to smaller areas affected by insect infestations.
