Herb Hammond

Herb Hammond, a retired forester … is leaving the industry’s professional organization, citing an array of issues from lack of environmental stewardship to its cozy relationship with industry. He resigned from the Association of BC Forest Professionals in a 2,000-word letter, saying he could no longer remain silent on the “degradation and frequent destruction of natural forest[s]” as a result of forestry activities. …In the letter, posted on The Evergreen Alliance website, Hammond outlined in detail the ways he believes the organization has contributed to the “many endemic problems that plague the profession.” …In an email statement, ABCFP CEO Christine Gelowitz, RPF, said Hammond’s letter “demonstrates a misunderstanding” of ABCFP’s mandate, misconstruing it with the role of government. …But Hammond made it clear he doesn’t believe the organization is acting in the public interest. …He criticized the association’s refusal to allow retired forest professionals to advise on industry practices.