New Forest Economy
The session "The Forest Economy: A Vital Economic Resource for all BC Communities" was described as:
BC’s forest economy remains a vital economic foundation for BC communities. This session will look at the opportunities that the new forest economy presents for strengthening local economies. Forest industry icon, Irving K. Barber will lead our panel joined by John MacDonald, MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates and Greg Halseth from UNBC’s Community Development Institute.
They will share the body of information and data they have assembled about the new forest economy. It is their belief that the principal opportunities will emerge not from large-scale operations, but from small-scale, community-based operations that encourage a diversified and integrated approach to utilizing forest resources. Our presenters will have an opportunity to engage in discussion with our panel of community representatives as well as delegates throughout this half day session.
http://ubcm.ca/assets/Convention/Documents/11 Conv Brochure.pdf