In recent years, the B.C. forestry sector has been characterized by mill closures, permitting delays, and job losses. …Last week, I met with forests minister Ravi Parmar to bring my concerns to his attention. Though the main focus of our conversation was the forest industry, many of the permitting issues fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship as well. We discussed the unpredictability of fibre supply and the burning of cull piles, which I am adamantly opposed to. …B.C. mills will only survive if the fibre approval process is streamlined and access to fibre is expedited. Why wouldn’t we want to simultaneously support mill operations in B.C. and reduce waste? We must simplify regulations to allow fire-damaged timber and residual fibre to be used efficiently. …A review of BCTS is great but…. time is for sure of the essence! Our industry can’t wait any longer!!