Whereas there are decreasing amounts of dead wood harvest in the province due to the cost of salvage being greater than the market value; And whereas the pricing model for dead wood or fire impacted lands is the same or similar to live stands, and the permitting for fire impacted landscapes requires the same permitting requirements as live stands: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM ask the provincial government to create a new pricing model to encourage more business opportunities that will increase the volume of dead wood being available to the market, thereby reducing wildfire risk; And be it further resolved that a special permitting system be established to ensure that fire impacted areas can have permits issued for salvage within 90 days, which will support the market for residual users and decrease dependence on subsidy programs.
