Review of Timber Allocation to Mitigate Economic Impact on Local Communities

Whereas the closure of all timber processing facilities that cause significant economic hardship within the affected community and its surrounding area; And whereas the sustainability and vitality of local economies are intricately linked to the health and prosperity of timber processing facilities: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM request the Ministry of Forests to review the Timber Allocation quota upon the closing of a facility, prioritizing the mitigation of adverse impacts on the economics of the affected community.