- — Page A18, October 17, 1979 - North Shore News _ . : 20x Cut less timber ‘ Dear Editor: Regarding Hugh Weatherby’s article on B.C.’s Forest Industries, I — want -to- register a vote of agreement for much of what he has said so far. I would like to offer Mr. Weatherby encouragement. in his campaign against what this generation of British Columbians are doing to their heritage for what appear to be selfish short term interests. Congratulations, too, to the North Shore News for © giving space to. what many people in this province will no doubt label as destruc- tive, radical, and thoroughly mconvenient opinions. My estimation of the News has. risen several notches. As someone who only recently moved to this province I feel embarrassed at offering criticism of my new home. But ever since my first plane flight. across B.C. on a clear day I have beeri shocked and disap- pointed at the price that is obviously being paid for our standard of living. My first trip into the recreational areas north of Vancouver reinforced those feelings. I doubt that simply spending a higher proportion of revenues on reforestation, as Mr. Weatherby suggests, will solve the problem, (although it might be better than nothing). Even a logged out area which has been ‘sufficiently reforested’ is ‘going to remain an in- tolerable mess for a generation, and we are apparently soon going to have (at best) nothing else. - I have two questions. Firstly, the term farming implies a _ steady-state arrangement where a fixed area of land is_ used repeatedly, season after season. Even acknowledging the long “season” for trees (80 years?) how much of the area of this province must unavoidably be used up before this steady-state is reached? Is it not feasible to restrict tree farming to certain areas to be truly “farmed” in the same way? Secondly, is there nothing that B.C. could do to add value to the timber, rather than simply selling it off in enormous quantities as a raw or semi-raw (¢.g. pulp) material? By basing manufacturing mdustries on our raw materials we could perhaps generate the same revenue with the same employment ‘or a lower rate of cutting jown trees. I don’t suppose anybody feels we have a noral obligation to satisfy he rest of the world’s hunger or newsprint by destroying wir forests. Is such industry easible, and what should the $.C. government be doing to mcourage it? Please do not publish my tame or address. I suspect hat my colleagues in a lowntown business en- dronment would not ap- weciate such dissatisfaction vith the status quo from a omparative newcomer. Name withheld by request North Vancouver G@ 1887 Marine Drive, N. Van ‘PURE VINYL | AALLCOVERINGS These pure viny] wallcoverings are prepasted and © totally dry-strippable. | ’ , Rich deep embossing to. Mest wallpapers are sold from books at the maker’s book price. Thesame wallpaper, if in stock, may sell for less. INTERIOR LATEX FLAT This interior Mat latex is easy to apply, INTERIOR * - LATEX SEMI-GLOSS For a luxury sheen that is super scrubbable. Excellent for high traffic wall areas, doors and trim. 98 Gal. This attractive velvet finish will enhance any room. Applies easily, dries fast to a tough, scrubbable finish. 98 Gal. easy to wash up in water and dries to a flat, g wipeable surface. 98 rant rice $14.49 Gal EZ WALLPAPER TOOL KIT Comparable retail price $4.89 This flat latex paint will improve the appearance of any basement wall or ceiling with an attractive white finish. Comparable retail price $16. 56 Special Special PEEL N’STICK 5 PIECE ROLLER R AND TRAY 99 ARD, Regular $5.99 Comparable retail price $18. 68 Comparable retail price $8. 99 CHILDREN'S WALLPAPER “Super Heros” Comparable retail price §6.57 Special 99 Special Regular $1.49 @n Color Your Worid branded products. The comparable retail price indicates the price for comparable quality of competitive products. You can save the difference. Every item is always sold with an unconditional money-back guarantee of quality, 2925 Lonsdale, N. Van 2 blocks north of Upper Levels Hwy. 985-5222 at Capilano Rd. east of Plaza International Hotel 980-8567