Complete comments are…

Complete comments are provided in the attached document.

We would like to emphasize our strong support for the development of a Forest Sector Strategy for Ontario, and what is presented in the draft. It is encouraging to see the main concerns of the sector being addressed, especially in finding a solution for overlap between the CFSA and ESA and continuing to provide provincial roads funding. We see the Strategy as an opportunity to set the tone for the future of forestry in Ontario, on Crown and private land, and are pleased to read a positive portrayal in the document. It will be critical for the Province to ensure the proper resources and expertise are available to implement the Strategy, and put ideas into action. We hope to see more tangible action items in the final version of the Strategy, and would welcome the opportunity to provide municipal perspective to an advisory committee or some other meaningful way.