Three questions contribute to building trust in forest management: 

• Is the public aware of proposed plans and activities?
• Are the public expectations being met through implementation of plans and activities?
• Is there adequate compliance and enforcement?

Building community and public confidence in forest manager decision-making would benefit from the nesting of instruments associated with answering each of these questions.  Building Public Confidence-A nested approach is proposed using existing instruments.

Communities and concerned citizens are demanding more assurance BC forests are being managed for long-term sustainability and to meet community needs. Building Public confidence-Compliance and Enforcement is the third opinion paper posted directed at improving public consultation and engagement.  Compliance and Enforcement is a critical aspect of building public trust in the management of BC forests.  

Implementation of the  2005 Professional Reliance model has not generated the desired public confidence in BC forest management decision-making.  Communities and concerned citizens are demanding more assurance BC forests are being managed for long-term sustainability and to meet community needs. Building public confidence-Professional Reliance is one of 3 opinion papers being posted that are directed at improving public consultation and engagement. 

The lack of adequate community consultation in forest management decision-making is eroding public confidence.  Communities and concerned citizens are demanding more opportunity for input and influence. Building Public confidence-Community consultation is one of 3 opinion papers being posted that are directed at improving public consultation and engagement.