I'm an employee for Resolute…

I'm an employee for Resolute Forest Products in Thunder Bay Ontario. But firstly I'm a northwestern Ontario citizen that has been born and raised in this area. There are no better stewards of the forest than its neighbors that work, play and live in the wilderness. If the Endangered Species Act changes are inadequate it can effect the very people which care for the forests more than any others. Please refer to the following points in which I'm aligned completely with Resolute ... ·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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