Whereas the economic landscape of forestry communities is constantly evolving, requiring proactive measures to ensure their continued growth and prosperity; And whereas it is imperative to invest in the people and opportunities of the future to foster resilience and sustainability in these communities; And whereas discussions with provincial counterparts in Victoria have highlighted the importance of addressing the challenges faced by forestry communities, including the need for transitioning local economies towards sustainability; And whereas the Ministry of Forests has recognized the potential of a decentralized model to revitalize forestry communities, leveraging their expertise and resources to become hubs of value-added products and services: Therefore be it resolved that the UBCM urge the provincial government to provide additional economic assistance and support to forestry communities to facilitate the transition towards a diversified and sustainable economy.
