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mohenly@malahat.library.uvic.ca (Michael O'Henly) writes:

>Robert Froese (taganov@unixg.ubc.ca) wrote:

>: ***************************************************************************
>: CONFLICT in the CLAYOQUOT: A Comprehensive Analysis
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>: Saturday, January 29, 1994 from 8:30 to 4:30                 FREE ADMISSION
>: in the Scarfe Building, Room 100, on the UBC Campus          FREE ADMISSION
>: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C., Canada      FREE ADMISSION


>    Just curious. Were representatives from the Friends of Clayquot
>invited to speak as part of this "comprehensive" analysis?

Rest assured Michael, that the Friends of Clayoquot will have their say, 
just as they did at the preliminary conference on the Clayoquot held in
November.  While they were not *invited* to give a full talk, The FOC did
dominate the 40 some odd minutes of wuestion periods.  I expect they will
do the same again.  They are organized for more effectively than the
organizing committee for the conference is.  I would look for them outside 
the venue and in the lobby.  And when Clark Binkley (who is on no-ones
side) he will be heckled just because he's the Dean of Forestry.  And
when any rep of the Forest Industry speaks, count on the same, regardless
of the content of their talk.

The first conference intended to provide background, and in particular
the legal history/authority for the positions of the two biligerants
in the issue.  The FOC didn't care and turned an academic symposium
into a media event with long ........ introductions for their questions.

I do not consider the reading of a prepared statement a legitimate question
at such events.

The FOC was invited to speak to the organizing committee about their
concerns for a fair hearing at this up coming conference.  I'm sure David
has given them a fair say in the format and speakers, etc ...

I am reaaly looking forward to this conference, just as the last.  In 
particular to the reaction the crowd gives Bill Stanbury (oooooh).  It is
a shame that the vast majority of lurkers and participants in s.b.e will
not be able to attend.  Its like missing a circus you want to attend but
cant make.

ciao, for now,

richard m porter
back from the darkness
forest resources management
university of british columbia

P.S.  Like the hunting/anti-hunting debate, ecology and science appears
to be absent from the arguments of both sides.
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