How Are We Helping?
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$5000 minimum fine for commercial wood theft on
public lands
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Major effort to improve investigation and prosecution
of wood theft cases including a Joint Forces Operation, involving
RCMP Officers and DNRE Forest Rangers
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New RCMP reporting & tracking system to target
all wood theft cases
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Campaigns such as Crime Stoppers and Neighbourhood
Watch encouraging people to respect the law and the rights of property
owners
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Production of detailed information handbook for
woodlot owners and farmers
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Establishment of a fund to assist with legal expenses
Millions of dollars worth of wood is stolen each year, seriously affecting
our economy, while stealing jobs and income from honest, hardworking
people.
