I write as a someone who…

I write as a someone who lives, works and enjoys recreational acitivities in the forest area impacted by this regulation. I'm very concerned whenever topics such as this reg are open for comment, such that others who do not work, live or enjoy recreation in this forest claim to care about it and attempt to support their claims with false science and sensationalized untruths for reasons that have very little to do with the forests, environment or people that live and work there. The Crown Forest Sustainability Act has adequatey served us for over 25 years to successfully regulate and achieve sustainable forestry. 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

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