The McGuinty government is proposing sweeping changes to the way wood cutting licences are awarded.
Effectively, large forestry companies would have their current licences scrapped and they'd have to start over.
Forestry Minister Michael Gravelle admits the changes are bold.
"When the Premier asked me to take on the responsibilities of forestry, I felt as a northerner it was important that we try to work to take on measures that were in the best long-term interest of the forestry sector."
Public hearings on the proposed changes start in Thunder Bay May 18.
