Question from Independent MLA Bob Simpson -- is BC's Forest sector back??

Cariboo North Independent MLA, Bob Simpson, had quite a thoughtful post today on BC's forest sector. 

I grew up in the Cariboo (Williams Lake) and know what it was like in the 60s, 70s, and even the early 80's. Mills are running a great capacity again, and more shifts -- BUT less workers and mills in smaller communities are generally a thing of the past. 

I agree with his comment that there needs to be, "... a rethinking how we manage our forests and what products we create from forest biomass ..."

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