Comments on other ongoing government processes in the Kingcome Timber Supply Area are summarized here to indicate perspectives on issues that may influence timber supply in the future.
Forest Practices Code
An industry submission recommends that the Forest Practices Code requirements for biodiversity make maximum use of areas already excluded from the timber harvesting land base.
A public submission states that forest companies are only improving management because the law is forcing them to. The Forest Practices Code must be enforced to stop exploitation of the resource for corporate profit.
Forest Renewal B.C.
An environment group asserts that Forest Renewal B.C. is available to create jobs. The proportion of money taken from the Kingcome Timber Supply Area for Forest Renewal B.C. should be monitored to ensure that an equal proportion flows back to support jobs in the timber supply area.
A public submission urges that Forest Renewal money be spent on silviculture in neglected areas, rather than on alternative logging practices and manufacturing.
Forest Service policies
An industry submission emphasizes the need for a more flexible approach to community needs and issues, such as that allowed by Forest Service policies regarding tree farm licence management planning.
