I do not agree with increasing logging. The carbon that is released is greater than what is absorbed by younger trees. We must change our economy to reduce GHGs - not increase them.
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Hello. Please find attached Goulard Lumber's comments in support of the proposed changes flowing from the Forest Sector Strategy work. Thank you for allowing us to comment and for keeping us working.
John McNutt
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- The commitment to putting private land forests to work is encouraging, however this will need to be backed up with action. Organizations such as Forests Ontario play a key role in this area and should be supported.
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The Mass Timber Institute (MTI) applauds mass timber being featured prominently in A Blueprint for Success: Ontario’s Forest Sector Strategy DRAFT.
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The proposed forest strategy that calls for significant increase in timber harvesting and associated infrastructure (aka. logging roads) gives scant consideration for the preservation of critical wildlife habitat and biodiversity, essential for healthy forests.
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It seems to me the Forest Strategy Draft, as written, will further over exploit our boreal forest ecosystem and the birds and other wildlife that are dependent on a mature natural forest.
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Fully support Ontario's Forest Sector Strategy. It is vital that Ontario manages its forest resources in a sustainable fashion, while providing opportunities for economic and social benefits.
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Congratulations on your initiative in drafting a Forest Sector Strategy. The draft addresses most of the relevant issues and opportunities in an apparent progressive manner, however, as in most strategies, the devil can be in the details.
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Joe Maure
Forest Sector Strategy
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
70 Foster Drive, Suite 610
Sault Ste Marie, ON
P6A 6V5
Dear Mr. Maure,
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Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Whitney Block
Suite 6630
6th Floor
99 Wellesley St. W
Toronto, ON M7A 1W3
Re: ERO #019-0880 Ontario’s Forest Sector Strategy (Draft)
Dear Hon. Minister Yakabuski:
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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft Ontario Forest Sector Strategy posted on the Environmental Registry of Ontario number 019-0880.
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I am a member of the Ontario Nature Youth Council and one of the organizers of our new youth-led Bringing on Biodiversity Campaign, an initiative dedicated to the promotion and protection of biodiversity.
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I live in the small community of Dryden, Ontario. I enjoy feeding the birds and am wondering where the birds are. Many of my neighbours and friends have asked the same question this winter.
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Thank you for listening to the voices of Ontario’s forest communities to ensure that future generations will continue to work in our forests while also being able to enjoy the many ecological, social and recreational benefits that they provide.
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Please see attached for OFIA's submission.
Thank you,
Ian Dunn
Director of Forestry and Environmental Policy
Ontario Forest Industries Association
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I just find it difficult to believe that we as a Ministry think we know better about management than 'Nature' especially after the way we humans are destroying our ecology.
I noticed you mentioned Forests Ontario, but I hope that you also recognize ,work closely and continue to support the Ontario Woodlot Association as well.
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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft Forest Sector Strategy.
I understand the priorities of the proposed strategy, as outlined in the proposal summary, and the four pillars of the proposed strategy.
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