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Public opinion has little impact on Kootenay logging plan: biologist
- Last summer, Casselman submitted a 450-signature petition to B.C.'s then-forest minister Bruce Ralston, urging a postponement of BC Timber Sales' logging plan near Castlegar, citing the need to preserve old-growth trees in the Cai Creek watershed ecosystem.
- Public comments submitted in response to the logging plan were overwhelmingly negative, with 93 against and only four in favor, leading BC Timber Sales to make some changes to the cutting plan.
- Despite public opposition, Casselman argues that these changes were minimal and that BC Timber Sales primarily views public comments as a nuisance, according to his statement.
- The Ministry of Forests stated that public comments are part of a broader decision-making context but are not the sole factor considered, as noted in their communication to the Nelson Star.
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