You want me to grow trees? The social implications of biomass crops on the resilience of Quesnel, British Columbia.

Kopetski, Eric

doi:10.24124/2013/bpgub935

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“…The widespread tree deaths have also reduced northern forest's ability to take up and store atmospheric carbon (Rampley et al, 2008). In response to the outbreak, the government sanctioned an increase in AAC in impacted areas leading to a rush to harvest the dead trees while the wood is still usable, creating an artificial boom in the forestry industry (Kopetski, 2013). This was followed by significant reductions in AAC once the pine beetle-killed wood was exhausted.…”

Section: CI Modern Forest Sector Instability and Climate Changementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Between 2004 and 2008 (i.e., the peak of the infestation), the AAC was increased to 5.28 million m 3 (up from 3.25 million m 3 in 2001 and 2.34 million m 3 in 1996) to allow companies the opportunity to salvage the timber before it degraded, creating rapid short-term growth (Kopetski, 2013). Once the MPB harvest slowed, the AAC was reduced below that of the long-run sustained yield (Kopetski, 2013) (Dickson, 2021). It is set to reopen before the end of 2021, bringing 90 jobs back to the community.…”

Section: Bi Forest Dependencementioning

confidence: 99%

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‘Just transition’ is a burgeoning policy goal, as well as an academic and social justice concept. Governments are increasingly operationalizing just transition policy approaches as they realize the scale and scope of industrial transition needed to meet climate targets, recognizing the impact this transition will have on workers and communities. However, there is little consensus on what is considered ‘just’ and ‘fair’. Through interviews with over 40 participants in the Cariboo Regional District (during the COVID-19 pandemic), this thesis will provide insights into the concept of a just transition according to forestry-dependent workers and communities. This research examines the Government of British Columbia’s ‘Supports for Interior Forestry Workers’ programs in response to the 2019 forest sector downturn and describes lessons about how impacted workers and community members evaluate transition management based on their perceptions and values. This work also offers principles and practices for delivering just transition policy and program supports. This research suggests that the Government of British Columbia must adjust existing supports and proactively develop policy measures to manage and mitigate the negative consequences of future transitions in collaboration with other key actors.

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Section: CI Modern Forest Sector Instability and Climate Changementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Bi Forest Dependencementioning

confidence: 99%

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You want me to grow trees? The social implications of biomass crops on the resilience of Quesnel, British Columbia.

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References 90 publications

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https://unbc.arcabc.ca/islandora/object/unbc%3A59196

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