•I support the formati…

•I support the formati

•However a 2 year extension period is ‎too short. A period of 5 years is more reasonable for a panel to do its work effectively and work through the very complex issues associated with forestry operating under the Crown Forest Sustainability Act and protecting species under the ESA. •The extension must be implemented as soon as possible after the 45 day review period in order to ensure it is in place well in advance of the July expiry of the current Section 55 Regulation. •The result of an inadequate solution to the ESA will be catastrophic wood supply reductions, mill closures, contractors out of business, stranded First Nation investments in the forestry economy, and severe socio-economic and community impacts due to the loss of sustainable employment. •It would be helpful to include comments about what these impacts could mean to you, your job, your family, your business, your community etc. - The closure of multiple mills in the Northwest Ontario reason will result in numerous families having to leave their homes to find work in other towns,cities or even provinces. People in the North western area rely on the timber industry to survive. - Animals such as elk and caribou and other big game animals flourish in cuts and new growth areas. it is proven that the herds are stronger and healthier with fresh growth. It is easier for them to get the food they need when it is at their heigh and not 30 feet up on a tree.

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