No, not necessarily. There are three general cases, and the recent timber supply review demonstrates that BC harbors all three. Only careful analysis by a qualified professional forester can reveal which of these circumstances one obtains in a particular situation. Fall down is not inevitable, even though such claims appear to be part of the accepted folklore of BC forestry. The province's professional foresters could valuably lead the public debate on this point.
Foresters are concerned about creating public trust in the profession.
The public didn't know we existed until news reporters learned how to spell environment. I look forward to Dr. Hoberg's next contribution. When an engineer places their professional seal on a building or bridge one has faith that it, as a product of construction and calculation, will meet or exceed set provable standards. In the public's mind an RPF's seal should communicate a similar security to our activities. Our perceptions and legislation of forest practices change over time and unfortunately also change our definition of the natural system.