Minister should solicit wood-lot owner input
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Jul 14 2010Casey, Karen
TRURO – Colchester North MLA Karen Casey is calling on Natural Resources Minister John MacDonell to solicit input from wood-lot owners before any more major decisions are made about the future of natural resources in Nova Scotia.
“The Minister has been clear that he has not made any decisions about which recommendations from A Natural Balance will be acted upon,” said Casey. “I think there is no time like the present to bring in industry stakeholders and hear what those on the ground are saying. The first hand knowledge they have will ensure future policies reflect the needs of owners, and benefit the entire forestry sector.”
Having heard from many local wood-lot owners regarding recommendations contained in a recent report, A Natural Balance: Working Toward Nova Scotia's Natural Resources Strategy, Casey is remaining optimistic the Minister will indeed conduct input sessions.
“While I hope there is a consultation process that will be rolled out prior to any decision, I am ensuring the Department of Natural Resources is aware of the concerns of Colchester North owners,” said Casey. “I have been in correspondence with DNR, and I will be requesting a meeting with Minister MacDonell to discuss what I am hearing around the community.”
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For more information, please contact:
Sarah Reeves, Communications Officer
Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Caucus
902.424.7723 (office)
902.499.9948 (mobile)
