Forest Policies
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Running head: FOREST POLICIES
Forest Polices
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Forest Polices
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1FOREST POLICIES
a. Complexity
The forest law policies of Ontario provide ways for the sustainable management and
use of Crown forests. The policies mainly cover all the products of forest woodlands
operations in Ontario. The evolution of forest policy in Ontario began in the year 1867. The
laws and policies ensure that the forests remain healthy and it must continue providing
benefits to the current and future generations. Majority of the Ontario forests are publicly
owned and known as Crown lands.1 The Crown Forest Sustainability Act sketches on how the
forest management and agreements should be planned, information management, operations
of the forest and regulation of independent forest audits. The forest management activities
within the area are needed to be managed sustainably by law. Therefore, the policies are
framed for creating sustainable forests in the province. Sustainable forest management exists
to help the forests of Ontario to remain proper in the present as well as in the future. The
forested lands are put to use for the protection and sustainability of the Crown forest
sustainability act. Private forests generally make up 9% of Ontario’s forested lands. The
government of Ontario persuades responsible forest management of these private forests
through information. Progress of forest policy development can be achieved if the three
principle areas are fulfilled. British Columbia is on the western coast of Canada. It is referred
to as one of Canada’s most ecologically and biologically province of diversity. Forest policies
are a set of principles of activities that are adopted by the government to guide the
management. Forest policy is essential in British Columbia since it has a direct impact on the
ability of the society to meet the economic, social and environmental objectives and goals.2
Forests policies of British Columbia can be implemented with the help of instruments like
1 McLeod, Fraser, et al. "Finding common ground: A critical review of land use and resource management
policies in Ontario, Canada and their intersection with First Nations." International Indigenous Policy
Journal 6.1 (2015).
2 Hoberg, George, et al. "Forest carbon mitigation policy: a policy gap analysis for British Columbia." Forest
Policy and Economics 69 (2016): 73-82.
a. Complexity
The forest law policies of Ontario provide ways for the sustainable management and
use of Crown forests. The policies mainly cover all the products of forest woodlands
operations in Ontario. The evolution of forest policy in Ontario began in the year 1867. The
laws and policies ensure that the forests remain healthy and it must continue providing
benefits to the current and future generations. Majority of the Ontario forests are publicly
owned and known as Crown lands.1 The Crown Forest Sustainability Act sketches on how the
forest management and agreements should be planned, information management, operations
of the forest and regulation of independent forest audits. The forest management activities
within the area are needed to be managed sustainably by law. Therefore, the policies are
framed for creating sustainable forests in the province. Sustainable forest management exists
to help the forests of Ontario to remain proper in the present as well as in the future. The
forested lands are put to use for the protection and sustainability of the Crown forest
sustainability act. Private forests generally make up 9% of Ontario’s forested lands. The
government of Ontario persuades responsible forest management of these private forests
through information. Progress of forest policy development can be achieved if the three
principle areas are fulfilled. British Columbia is on the western coast of Canada. It is referred
to as one of Canada’s most ecologically and biologically province of diversity. Forest policies
are a set of principles of activities that are adopted by the government to guide the
management. Forest policy is essential in British Columbia since it has a direct impact on the
ability of the society to meet the economic, social and environmental objectives and goals.2
Forests policies of British Columbia can be implemented with the help of instruments like
1 McLeod, Fraser, et al. "Finding common ground: A critical review of land use and resource management
policies in Ontario, Canada and their intersection with First Nations." International Indigenous Policy
Journal 6.1 (2015).
2 Hoberg, George, et al. "Forest carbon mitigation policy: a policy gap analysis for British Columbia." Forest
Policy and Economics 69 (2016): 73-82.
2FOREST POLICIES
contracts, acts, regulations and administration documents. Forest policies have been changing
with the passing new amendments. Along with it the objectives of the governments have also
been updated. The forest industry of British Columbia includes the largest and most
important segment of the industrial economy. These forest policies recognize the importance
of the industry to the provincial economy. The industrial structure is important for the
sustainability of the forest. The relationship with the government and forest stakeholders is to
maintain both the efficiency and the integrity of the British Columbia’s framework for forest
management. The policies also include the developments of the nature, climate and
environment. Legislation and regulations have been passed for the sustainability and
development of the forest.
b. Major difference
Maximum of the jurisdiction regulates harvest levels to a certain level to make sure
that sustainability remains in the long term. In British Columbia, majority of the lands are
publicly owned and the Canadian Province establishes the annual cut for the provincial lands
through a transparent process.3 Due to the legislative requirements, the certification standards
can rely on. On the other hand, the management system of Ontario does not transfer the
ownership of the forests to any companies.4 Instead, the companies are given the rights to
chop down the trees in the areas, which have license and takes the responsibility of
developing the Forest Management Plans. Therefore, the companies successfully rent the
lands in Ontario and it is their duty to maintain it as a healthy forest ecosystem. Secondly,
reforestation is a process where the rules are strict in both the certification and legislation. In
British Columbia, the legislation puts defined timelines to restore the areas that are harvested
3 Man, Cosmin D., et al. "Cost to produce Carbon credits by reducing the harvest level in British Columbia,
Canada." Forest Policy and Economics 52 (2015): 9-17.
4 Daniel, Colin J., et al. "Incorporating uncertainty into forest management planning: Timber harvest, wildfire
and climate change in the boreal forest." Forest ecology and management400 (2017): 542-554.
contracts, acts, regulations and administration documents. Forest policies have been changing
with the passing new amendments. Along with it the objectives of the governments have also
been updated. The forest industry of British Columbia includes the largest and most
important segment of the industrial economy. These forest policies recognize the importance
of the industry to the provincial economy. The industrial structure is important for the
sustainability of the forest. The relationship with the government and forest stakeholders is to
maintain both the efficiency and the integrity of the British Columbia’s framework for forest
management. The policies also include the developments of the nature, climate and
environment. Legislation and regulations have been passed for the sustainability and
development of the forest.
b. Major difference
Maximum of the jurisdiction regulates harvest levels to a certain level to make sure
that sustainability remains in the long term. In British Columbia, majority of the lands are
publicly owned and the Canadian Province establishes the annual cut for the provincial lands
through a transparent process.3 Due to the legislative requirements, the certification standards
can rely on. On the other hand, the management system of Ontario does not transfer the
ownership of the forests to any companies.4 Instead, the companies are given the rights to
chop down the trees in the areas, which have license and takes the responsibility of
developing the Forest Management Plans. Therefore, the companies successfully rent the
lands in Ontario and it is their duty to maintain it as a healthy forest ecosystem. Secondly,
reforestation is a process where the rules are strict in both the certification and legislation. In
British Columbia, the legislation puts defined timelines to restore the areas that are harvested
3 Man, Cosmin D., et al. "Cost to produce Carbon credits by reducing the harvest level in British Columbia,
Canada." Forest Policy and Economics 52 (2015): 9-17.
4 Daniel, Colin J., et al. "Incorporating uncertainty into forest management planning: Timber harvest, wildfire
and climate change in the boreal forest." Forest ecology and management400 (2017): 542-554.
3FOREST POLICIES
with ecologically, native species and the standards of certification that can bank on the
legislation.5 Artificial reforestation that is allowed and accepted in British Columbia is the
plantation of bare root stock. For reforestation in British Columbia, the policy is to acquire
control of the private forestland and to ensure the productivity and proper management. The
province has the right to guide and direct which areas can be reforested by planting. It had
declared of a policy of planting 75 million trees yearly on the private lands. Whereas, the
policy of Ontario focuses on private land and waters that are provided by the Crown.6 The
basic purpose of the policies of Ontario is to grant from the Crown an optimum contribution
of the natural renewable sources. Thirdly, there are different policies on clear cutting. Clear
cutting is generally recognized as legitimate silvicultural practices that are biologically
inappropriate. In British Columbia, the legislation measures and edges the size to 40 hectares
in coastal regions.7 The rules and regulation administers the visual impact of the harvest. The
certification standard allows clear cutting and it is mainly relied on the legislation for special
circumstances. In Ontario, clear cutting is used as the basic method of extraction that is being
used by the forest operations.8 The government of Ontario stated that the clear cuts should not
exceed 260 hectares. The forestry companies of Ontario wish the process of clear cutting
since it is the most competent and cheapest way of timber harvesting. This process of clear
cutting in Ontario helps the forest operators to achieve most out of the forests for the lowest
cost. Fourthly, maximum jurisdictions use the permanent switch of forests land to urban
development or agriculture. Forest managers evaluate the impact on the nature and seek
permission to alter the forest into non-forest uses. In British Columbia, the government can
5 Liepe, Katharina J., et al. "Adaptation of lodgepole pine and interior spruce to climate: implications for
reforestation in a warming world." Evolutionary applications 9.2 (2016): 409-419.
6 Egginton, Paul, Fred Beall, and Jim Buttle. "Reforestation–climate change and water resource
implications." The Forestry Chronicle 90.4 (2014): 516-524.
7 Zhang, Mingfang, and Xiaohua Wei. "Alteration of flow regimes caused by large‐scale forest disturbance: a
case study from a large watershed in the interior of British Columbia, Canada." Ecohydrology 7.2 (2014): 544-
556.
8 Escobar, Martín AH, et al. "Effect of clearcutting operations on the survival rate of a small mammal." PloS
one 10.3 (2015): e0118883.
with ecologically, native species and the standards of certification that can bank on the
legislation.5 Artificial reforestation that is allowed and accepted in British Columbia is the
plantation of bare root stock. For reforestation in British Columbia, the policy is to acquire
control of the private forestland and to ensure the productivity and proper management. The
province has the right to guide and direct which areas can be reforested by planting. It had
declared of a policy of planting 75 million trees yearly on the private lands. Whereas, the
policy of Ontario focuses on private land and waters that are provided by the Crown.6 The
basic purpose of the policies of Ontario is to grant from the Crown an optimum contribution
of the natural renewable sources. Thirdly, there are different policies on clear cutting. Clear
cutting is generally recognized as legitimate silvicultural practices that are biologically
inappropriate. In British Columbia, the legislation measures and edges the size to 40 hectares
in coastal regions.7 The rules and regulation administers the visual impact of the harvest. The
certification standard allows clear cutting and it is mainly relied on the legislation for special
circumstances. In Ontario, clear cutting is used as the basic method of extraction that is being
used by the forest operations.8 The government of Ontario stated that the clear cuts should not
exceed 260 hectares. The forestry companies of Ontario wish the process of clear cutting
since it is the most competent and cheapest way of timber harvesting. This process of clear
cutting in Ontario helps the forest operators to achieve most out of the forests for the lowest
cost. Fourthly, maximum jurisdictions use the permanent switch of forests land to urban
development or agriculture. Forest managers evaluate the impact on the nature and seek
permission to alter the forest into non-forest uses. In British Columbia, the government can
5 Liepe, Katharina J., et al. "Adaptation of lodgepole pine and interior spruce to climate: implications for
reforestation in a warming world." Evolutionary applications 9.2 (2016): 409-419.
6 Egginton, Paul, Fred Beall, and Jim Buttle. "Reforestation–climate change and water resource
implications." The Forestry Chronicle 90.4 (2014): 516-524.
7 Zhang, Mingfang, and Xiaohua Wei. "Alteration of flow regimes caused by large‐scale forest disturbance: a
case study from a large watershed in the interior of British Columbia, Canada." Ecohydrology 7.2 (2014): 544-
556.
8 Escobar, Martín AH, et al. "Effect of clearcutting operations on the survival rate of a small mammal." PloS
one 10.3 (2015): e0118883.
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