Nick Arkle, RPF made his statement in response to public comments by various government spokesmen, including Premier Glen Clark, deputy premier Dan Miller and Forests Minister David Zirnhelt, indicating that a major forest policy review is in the works. Challenges have arisen and public expectations have changed faster than our policies have evolved. Without a renewed vision for the future that is widely supported by British Columbians, it's difficult to know which direction our forest policy should take. The first phase would entail extensive consultations with the public to seek a consensus on what they want from BC's forest resources. Only after such a vision has been articulated can the second stage, development of a coherent policy framework designed to fulfil the agreed vision, proceed with any expectation of broad and lasting public support.
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