TEMPLATE LETTER
Subject: Support for the New Forest Act proposal
Dear [MLA/Minister Name],
I am writing as a resident of British Columbia to express my support for the New Forest Act, a proposed legislative framework to reform how forests are managed in this province.
British Columbians are seeing the results of the current system: mill closures, declining timber supply, and increasing damage to watersheds and ecosystems. These are not isolated issues — they are the outcome of how the system is structured.
The New Forest Act offers a clear alternative. It prioritizes:
- ecological integrity
- community-based decision-making
- long-term economic stability for forest-dependent communities
It provides a framework to move away from short-term extraction and toward management that reflects the long-term public interest.
I am asking you to:
- review the New Forest Act proposal (find it at www.boundaryforest.org)
- engage with its recommendations
- support steps toward implementing this new legislative framework for forestry in British Columbia
This is an opportunity to address the root causes of ongoing problems in the forestry sector and to create a system that works for communities, ecosystems, and the future.
I would appreciate a response outlining your position on forestry reform and whether you are willing to consider legislative change along these lines.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your City / Postal Code]
HANDWRITTEN / SHORT VERSION
Dear [MLA/Minister Name],
I support the New Forest Act — a proposal to fix how forests are managed in BC.
The current system is leading to mill closures, declining timber supply, and damage to watersheds and ecosystems. We need a legislative framework that prioritizes long-term stability for communities and forests.
Please review the New Forest Act proposal and support steps toward implementing it.
Sincerely,
[Name]
[City]