I have a question regarding forest inventories, especially in the Deh Cho. The Deh Cho has a huge potential in the area of timber and we have a number of sawmills in the region. There are plans for some of the communities to set up a log re-manufacturing plant on the reserve. A lot of the chiefs have voiced the concern that there is a lack of inventory in the region. It has been a problem that has caused concerns about the permits that have been issued up until now. It is a problem trying to measure some of the economics for the future.
Some of the chiefs are reluctant to give approval until we know what our timber inventory is in the region. I know some work has been done in the Deh Cho, Cameron Hills and Red Knife areas. I would like to ask the Minister if there are any plans to complete the timbering inventory in the Deh Cho area.