Stop Clearcutting

[albert_dao]

Okay, I can accept that. But I'm still for petitioning.

[demon666]

i never said it wasnt the right thing to do............ good luck

[danny zubot]

Touchy subject!

Will you petition demon666?

But they will make sure the only way you can see the destruction is by sources like google maps.

Its the hidden destruction that I'm afraid of.
Thanks Albert for your participation.

[demon666]

no i will not petition.......... to many jobs at risk if something were to ever happen....... think about how many people would be out of work........ the loggers ( the ones cutting down the trees)........ the truck drivers.......... then there are the ppl in the mills.......... and last but not least the tree planters that come in after it is all said and done to replenish the deforested area............ just another way to look at it

[midgetwaiter]

Things like this are a direct result of the Alberta PC party being in the pockets of large resource companies. Definitive action on environmental issues will not happen with the current government.

However, grassroots actions around things like that can make things happen. There was a significant amount of development around Sylvan Lake that was delayed because of a similar action recently. It's a good thing to be certain but remember that electoral change is the only was to ensure that you won't have to fight the same fight over and over. I admit that I am uninterested in the current opposition for various reasons but something needs to change.

Demon666, jobs aren't exactly hard to come by ATM, I wouldn't feel especially upset for those involved. I also don't think that anyone is advocating a complete halt to forestry operations in Alberta either. The major concern is that many people who will potentially be affected by this have not be notified of the changes or consulted on how to deal with the potential impact.

[demon666]

i beleive that this is takeing care of that
http://www.braggcreek.ca/forest/index.htm

[midgetwaiter]

This is a site run by an individual which is providing people information about the issue and promoting a meeting put on by the Bragg Creek Environmental Coalition.

Hardly an example of proper project management. I can't find any notice or information on this subject that involves a meeting between stakeholders and any regulatory or provincial government body.

The site is a good thing but it's not what I was talking about.

[Cap'n]

Originally Posted by demon666

no i will not petition.......... to many jobs at risk if something were to ever happen....... think about how many people would be out of work........ the loggers ( the ones cutting down the trees)........ the truck drivers.......... then there are the ppl in the mills.......... and last but not least the tree planters that come in after it is all said and done to replenish the deforested area............ just another way to look at it

Actually, an end to clear-cutting would probably create more jobs.
- It would necessitate a restructuring of the current forestry industry and administration would be required to plan and implement the changes.
- Sustainable development (silvaculture, etc) of lumber land means the same land could be used longer and more frequently than the current clear-cutting method.
- Alternatives to pulp paper, like hemp, would be encouraged to grow along with the lumber industry creating a whole new workforce.
- And in the long term, the surrounding areas would be far more attractive to developers, tourists, movie producers, wildlife, etc.

[demon666]

k look at it this way...... sooner or latter by man or nature that forest is going to come down.........y loose out on the revenue that it will create..... this year a fire could do the same thing learing out that forest..... causing the same problems......... and no money from it to replant the trees that were destroyed........... who are you going to potition when the fires come and clear out your forests?????

[Murminator]

I will ask only one question

Has anyone here benefited from clearcutting?











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