I have only waded through…

I have only waded through some of the Forest Biomass Proposal. I am bewildered and appalled. Wood pellets and related uses of wood for heating and generating electricity defies logic. My reading of reports on the use of wood pellets in particular over the last few years indicate that there are considerable environmental costs; perhaps worse than burning coal! Any use of wood that increases deforestation, and this will be a major one, is not a viable strategy for addressing the climate crisis we are facing. I see no protection for trees in this as some of the purpose for this proposal appears to be streamlining the regulation and licensing of forest biomass producers. Nor does this proposal work as a strategy for creating green jobs; more like robbing Peter to pay Paul. Where is the I am voter, not a researcher or a forester, but this proposal angers me and is one more reason why I will fight the re-election of our current government with letters, donations and volunteer time. The climate crisis is real and trees are not an easily renewable resource. Forests are complex, trees grow slowly, generations slowly. We have researchers like Dr. Suzanne Simard in BC working towards sustainable forestry practices and Ontario's government keeps moving forward on initiatives that defy science, logic, and our hopes for a viable economic future. Do not implement this proposal!