In determining the blend of uses, the dominant position of
timber harvesting i3 a major consideration. IT& not on

has immense economic importance to British Columbia, |
also governs the Suitability and availability of fores
land for other uses, Futhermore, the Ministry of For sts
has the dominant decision-making authority and, in
consultation with other agencies, is responsible for
deciding how the effects of the forest industry on other
resources are to be mitigated,

small Business Forest Entererise Program

The area is question on Eagle Ridge has been proposed as a
30 ha timber sale under the Ministry's Small Business
Forest Enterprise Program since 1984. A considerable
amount of Field information has been collected from this
area including cruising (to determine species. composition
volume etc) and landscape analysis,

The area was scheduled for harvesting in year 1992 however
aS part of the Ministries referral process to determine
resource conflicts a number of concerns were received from
a variety of sources, (ie. local elected officals, generai
public, rscreation groups) ‘The area has therefore been

deferred and removed from the current 5 year development
plan process,

Current Status

In view of the concerns expressed, the Ministry of Forests
requested a closed meeting be held with local elected
representatives and officals to discuss some of the
concerns regarding the proposed timber sale on Eagle
Ridge, The meeting was held at the Village of Anmore
office on November 23, 1989,

Tt was stated at the meeting that the Ministry of Forests
would conduct a Local Resource Use Plan for the area in
question (see photo) however it was also explained that
harvesting and Forest management along with the
significant recreation resource values would have to be
considered in this planning process. A response to this
proposal was requested by March 23, 1990.

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