As a third generation bush…

As a third generation bush worker I have a great attachment to the forest and all it holds. Not only do I work in the forest but I also like to spend time on Ontario ‘s crown lands fishing and hunting, accessed by the network of roads logging creates.
We are people who respect nature and enjoy all the beauty it possesses. The crown forest sustainability act does exactly what it says it does. It sustains the forests for all users. The Forest management plan provides ample protection of moose aquatic areas, moose shelter patches, bird nest areas of concern and even protection for duck migration. Unmapped values are required to be protected.
If an endangered species were encountered it would be protected by the people on the ground who work and recreate in the forest. No politician, scientist or biologist needs to further legislate that. Its the right thing to do.
There is no need to change section 18 of the ESA. A long term regulatory exemption for forestry would allow the foresters to do their management under the terms of the CFSA. It provides ample protection for all species and users of the forest past and present.