Page AG — Terrace Standard, Wednesday, March 18, 1992 TO THE TERRACE STANDARD Angler asleep at the wheel Dear Sir: Re: ‘'The Skeena Angler’’ by Rob Brown, March 4, 1992, Canada, and B.C. in par- ticular, should be proud of its accomplishments, Mr. Brown, It has built a solid economy and provides a first-class way of life for its citizens. We shouldn't be ashamed that some of the wealth came from our most precious resource — our trees, A century and a half ago when forest harvesting began in B.C., the loggers were dazzled by the immense wealth of the forests. They had every reason to believe the business of cutting trees would sustain them forever, But the forests wil] come to an end it they’re not treated with the proper respect. Careful planning, public participation and Wrong Prince Dear Sir: Re: The Skeena Angler — March 4, 1992, The forestry facts in Mr. Brown’s column are too in- accurate to even qualify for a response, But his credibility is in- disputably in doubt when he can’t even get his high profile dignataries straight. For your enlightenment, Mr. Brown, Prince Charlies is not another name for Prince Phililp. They are two different people entirely and only one came to British Col- umbia to assess the logging — “damage’’, Do your homework before ou get on your.soapbox!.. .. a | & CURSE e ek nlvwld wo Yours in disgust, | + nt Terrace, B.C. | Fight for the people Dear Mr, Harcourt, The Meech Lake fiasco found a significant number of British Columbians rely- ing on the premier of New- foundiand to represent their interests, At the time.our Premier and apparently most of our MLAs could not see the perils of giving special status and powers to Quebec, in a consititution which (because of the unanimity clause} would have been vir- tually unchangeable. | My desire is that Quebec bea full and equal partner in a new Canada, but I do not believe it to be in the best in- terests of Canadians to res- pond to the threat of separa- tion with appeasement measures, Appeasement has historically proven to be inef- fective, rather than solve problems it tends to precipitate a ‘let’s see what we can get mentality’. In the current negotiations every province except Quebec is asked to compromise. A con- stitution that does not treat all of it's citizens equaily, has no place in a democracy (a ti- tle Canada historically has had). It should be noted that this round of constitutional negotiations may well be our.’ last chance to get a true triple E Senate (Elected, Effective and with Equal representa- tions for all provinces) I for one do not wish to content myself with being a resident... of the colony of B,C, for the.” central Canadian Empire’s benefit. . : [ therefore feel it is my responsibility to urge you to fight hard for the people of. British Columbia, and then to let the people decide in a. referendum. I’m urging all citizens. to. - write and express their Views: * Alan Forsyth, 2.00 0 Hazelton, B,C. 7 “ ov : more research and develop- ment is needed to ensure sus- tainable forests. That hasn't always happened. It’s true that not all harvested timber has been satisfactorily restocked, but it is now the law that com- panies must replant what they cut, Not satisfactorily stocked area is decreasing, due to the planting of some 270 million seedlings annual- ly, 270 million seedlings! Natural regeneration also ac- counts for some 40 per cent of new forests. This planting points to a commitment to renewal and sustainability in the woods which Mr. Brown has neglected to mention. Add to that recent innova- tions in harvesting practices, which have changed con- siderably over the last decade. But as Mr. Brown well knows, it takes longer than 10 years to regrow a forest. Mistakes made in the past are still visible in some cases. However it’s unfair to continue citing past examples of bad forest practices as though they were taking place today, Mr. Brown must be asleep at the wheel with respect. to the work being done on forest practices. Not only is the provincial government working on a legislated cade of forest practices, the B.C Forest Alliance has already provided the framework for one, with the signing of ‘Principles of Sustainable Forestry’? by 13 major B.C. forest companies Feb, 28. It commits them to better environmental practices on the lands where they work. The document, written by the Alliance’s forest practices committee, (and readily available to the public) will be monitored and enforced to ensure compliance to high environmental standards, Contrary to what Mr. Brown believes, all present and future companies who sign this document are com- mitting to sound forestry practices, That is something to be proud of, And yes. We think Prince Phillip should get an oppor- tunity to view the seven-part Forest Alliance-funded pro- grams which air monthly on BCTV; we know he’ll decid- ed the Alliance truly represents the mddle ground on forestry issues. The news is full of special-interest groups attempting to gain public support for their causes. Every group should be given an opportunity to pro- mote its cause, but the in- dependent Alliance, with its 3,500 members, is the only one trying to explain the issues in a balanced, objec- tive manner. Our cause? To protect B.C.’s forest en- vironment and forest-based economy. Sincerely, Cathy Groenwald, Manager, Media Relations, B.C. Forest Alliance Vancouver, B.C. “CORRECTION Re: March Circular Vol, 25 No. 12 The illustrations for the Dorites is incor- rect. It should show Doritos 200g. We apalagize for any inconvenience this ertor may have caused our custamers. SESH ah YOUR LOCAL POLICE FOOLS OICBC HAPPY 26TH BIRTHDAY CARLA! oe ee es ee ee ee ee ee Off Any Purchase Over $26.00 With Coupon ~ 4607 Lazelle TREASURE HOUSE 635-3803 a Jariee Hultkrang, = 2 Sees h ‘CELEBRATE FORD'S 75TH ANNIVERSARY WITH THE BEST DEAL AROUND, at A ag! 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