The province of British Columbia’s Old Growth Strategic Review tackles head-on an issue that has bedevilled the government for decades: ensuring that the seemingly polarizing values of forest protection and public prosperity can somehow be harmonized. The review was struck one year ago reporting to the forests ministry, with a mandate to “hear perspectives on the ecological, economic and cultural importance of old growth trees and forests.” Public feedback received would be considered, “within the new approach to old growth management for British Columbia.” Some in the eco lobby seem to think that the promised report will be released imminently and once again rhetoric about the evils of old growth logging is flooding social media. …Look closer, however, and the review’s assignment is encouragingly practical in its phrasing. It commits to “reinvigorate our forest sector to improve both environmental standards and jobs for local communities.” This is language of progress and collaboration.