Thank you for developing…

Thank you for developing this action plan. A circular economy in the far north is a great objective. I support the re-use of otherwise waste wood by-products in heating and energy systems. I am opposed to the harvesting of saw-log-worthy trees solely for biomass use. I do not want to see Ontario's forests cut down and turned into wood pellets.

I strongly support the involvement of First Nations people in creating wood processing plants and in benefitting from the products. It certainly makes sense to use wood for heat and power in remote areas. Indigenous stewardship of the forests is also critical. A forest is not just standing timber, unless it is a plantation. A forest is an ecosystem that supports many forms of flora and fauna; the local knowledge must be respected so that such systems can thrive.