Forestry Meetings Planned

A series of consultations have been announced by the province to look at modernizing the system it uses to determine how wood supplies are licensed, allocated and priced.

The hearings will begin September 17th in Sault Ste. Marie with session planned later for Dryden and Thunder Bay.

Forestry Minister Michael Gravelle says the review will help create a stronger environment for new and emerging opportunities in the industry.

But NDP's Economic Development and Trade critic Howard Hampton worries the plan will lead for more privatization of forests with increased ownership by American interests.