Council’s forestry approach Debate

Economic Benefits - Employment Opportunities

Option 1

The comment highlights that the current commercial forestry approach is valuable for providing employment opportunities within the region, emphasizing its economic importance. It suggests that maintaining this approach could also enhance public recreational activities like hunting or cycling, potentially improving public relations and support for forestry. The concern is raised that transitioning to a mixed canopy cover could incur higher costs without commensurate social value, suggesting a preference for the financial and functional stability of the existing model.

Table of comments:

Point No	Comment
420.3	a mixed canopy cover approach will take a very long time and likely wont be work, this approach will cost more money then the social value is worth. The current commerical approach provides value to the region and council, espacially jobs. Improving the relationship with forestry and the public especially with recreation value such as hunting or cycling should be prioritised.