However, under pressure of BCLC, the company has not kept its promise. Old growth forests are disappearing very rapidly. There is no time to lose. A result, binding at law, has been promised. This means that performance of the gentlemen's agreement can be demanded.
Some opposition is understandable.
However, in its current form it resembles blackmail, as BCLC has threatened to supply no wood products at all anymore. This behaviour can therefore be classified as a tort of negligence. The company participated in the negotiations in order not to be wrongfully accused. BCLC is now even starting to find other importers. Performing an agreement is only possible if all companies accept it.