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.