I believe the forest…

I believe the forest industry is looking after our forests, and are looking at long term sustainability. So I support the extension of the section 55 ESA regulation, to maintain sound sustainable forest management practices in a way that seeks to balance environmental, social and economic objectives ·I support the establishment of a multi-stakeholder panel to provide critical oversight and input on a workable solution for the Endangered Species Act ·The extension should be five years instead of two, so that the panel can do its work effectively and work through the very complex issues associated with sustainable forest management and the goal of protecting species-at-risk in balance with other important socio-economic priorities ·The extension should be implemented as soon as possible after the 45 day review period ·An inadequate solution to the Endangered Species Act will result in catastrophic wood supply reductions, mill closures, contractor business closures, stranded First Nation investments in the forestry economy, and severe socio-economic and community impacts due to the loss of sustainable employment . I have lived thru all the down turn in the industry, the lost jobs, kids leaving town because of no work. This industry helps the north, and all people, People would not be able to go into beautiful lakes, if it were not for forest companies making roads into remote areas., Along with this old forests are cleaned up to stop major forest fires. There are more benefits that people do not even think of.

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