Province's Beetle Pledge A Drop in the Bucket
By 250 News
Thursday, September 15, 2005 04:00 AM
Industry spokespeople say the $100 million dollars the Provincial Government has pledged towards the beetle problem in BC, is just a fraction of what is needed.
Two mill operators from the Prince George region say that when you drop $35 million a year into the area, it ends up being quickly diluted.
One operator, who would only speak on the condition that he would remain unnamed, added “Governments of all levels just don’t seem to realize what kind of problem we are heading for come another seven to ten years."
Earlier this week, Conservative Leader Stephen Harper said if his party is elected to office they will anti up $100 million a year over ten years to fight the problem.
The Federal Liberals have not announced any program as yet, although Prime Minister Paul Martin is to address the Municipal convention and is expected to speak on the issue at that time.
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Posted by: gypsy on September 19 2005 1:59 PM
later............