Great Bear Rainforest: Argument Analysis

Example:

Stakeholder Evaluation Form
Position, Argument, Analysis

Name of Stakeholder: Paul McDonald
Organization: Friends of the Great Bear Rainforest
Position:
- present development of the Great Bear Rainforest is unsustainable
- clear cutting destroys wildlife habitat
- not against forestry, but there needs to be a land protection plan

Argument: examples, quotes, that support the stakeholder’s position
- 60% of the Great Bear needs to be protected—key watersheds and habitats
- remaining 40% of the rainforest needs sustainable forestry practice
- conservation-based economy for communities

Analysis: your analysis and/or explanation of the argument
In Paul’s argument, he doesn’t give specific evidence as to why 60% of the rainforest needs to be
He believes that the Great Bear needs protection, but at the same time thinks that if it helps bring income to the First Nations communities, it will also be beneficial. He is willing to compromise by doing a 50/50 for unprotected land and protected land so there is a balance. I think he has a good vision for the Great Bear region, and how he found the balance which is good for the environment, as well as helping First Nation communities gain income from the region.

Stakeholder Evaluation Form #3
Position, Argument, Analysis

Name of Stakeholder: Elizabeth Chang
Organization: Earth Alert!
Position:
-Old growth forest like the Great Bear Rainforest should not be logged to produce products.
-we shouldn't let mineral exploration be done in biodiversity