Aboriginal Forestry in British Columbia ...
Aboriginal Forestry is a recent development in the forestry industry of British Columbia. Due largely to a series of forestry-related court cases, Aboriginal rights and title are being increasingly recognized and defined. There have been significant forest tenure reforms and policy amendments that h...
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The University of British Columbia
2013
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| Online Access: | https://dx.doi.org/10.14288/1.0075563 https://doi.library.ubc.ca/10.14288/1.0075563 |
| Summary: | Aboriginal Forestry is a recent development in the forestry industry of British Columbia. Due largely to a series of forestry-related court cases, Aboriginal rights and title are being increasingly recognized and defined. There have been significant forest tenure reforms and policy amendments that have enabled First Nations to play a larger role in forest land use planning. This has led to an increased inclusion of Aboriginal Interests – an Aboriginal right to the land recognized and affirmed in the Constitution Act, 1982, when the government or a private company is making decisions regarding forestry operations. Aboriginal Interests are unique The increased participation of Aboriginal peoples in the forestry industry has led to an increase in direct, forestry-related economic benefits, protection of culturally and traditionally significant features, and growth in infrastructure to support a healthy and sustainable community. In addition to court case rulings, forest tenures, and policy amendments, there is ... |
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