Dear Editor,
It is evident that the political season is here which gives some people the right to be silly. I note the recent letter penned by Timothy M Jonas which was titled ‘What measures have been put in place to ensure loggers adhere to the law?’ which was published in the April 11, 2015 edition of
Stabroek News.
Editor, I am integrally involved in the forest sector and I can confidently say that it is one of the most regulated sectors, despite the politics some individuals and newspapers might want to play in besmirching the work of this well-regulated sector.
The information contained in the letter by Mr Jonas is nothing more than what has been regurgitated over and over by some known critics of the forest sector and which have constantly been refuted and clarified by the Guyana Forestry Commission.
Mr Jonas as a voter requested in his letter that political parties discuss several issues pertaining to the forestry sector; these same questions have been asked on numerous occasions and were clarified. It would have been wise for him to first seek clarification before publishing his missive. For reference I would recommend that he visit the Guyana Forestry Commission’s website, which I do very often to keep updated on developments as a stakeholder within the sector.
In closing, it is evident that Mr. Jones is either new to this long exhausted debate of the management of the forest sector or he has been set up to propagate their propaganda.
Yours faithfully,
Terence Williams
