In reference to Section 7 (c) of the Forest Act, one submission questions whether sustainability can be achieved in the long term if the allowable annual cut must be kept high in order to satisfy not only existing over-built mills, but also proposed processing facilities.
Another submission emphasizes pulpwood supply and demand should be taken into account by the chief forester in making his determination although they were not included in the analysis. Because of the potential effects of pulpwood harvesting on the long-term wood supply, biodiversity and other non-timber values in forested areas—e.g. wildlife and recreation—it is essential that sound practices of forest management be followed in these areas. In addition, the effect of their utilization on the regional economy should also be considered.
