Canadian standards keep forestry industry towering above the rest

Privileged urbanites must become mindful of demanding unsustainable forestry practices far in excess of the very high sustainable forestry standards that have been adopted in Canada.
The forestry industry and lumber products are renewable resources being harvested at a time when Canadians are being urged to focus on renewable resources rather than resources that are depleted when used, writes Ian Lee.
In any discussion of the Canadian forestry industry, we should recognize that Canadians stand on the shoulders of two giants, in any serious understanding of the historical evolution and importance of this staple to Canada. Firstly, Queen's University economist W.A. Mackintosh taught us the importa...

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