The potential effects of tenure reform on the position of the BC forest products industry in the global context: a strategic approach

British Columbia's forest tenure system has shaped the development of the province's forest products industry for over 100 years. As the industry continues to face serious decline in its global competitive position, calls for significant tenure reform are increasing. Corporatization, privatization and decentralization have been presented in the literature as tenure reform options available to the government of British Columbia. This report examines the literature on the history of tenure reform and the relevant strategic literature to prepare an analytical strategic approach to examine the affects of these three tenure reform options on BC's competitive position, using the five forces model. The analysis demonstrates that each of the tenure reforms can have a range of positive and negative effects on the industry's competitive position. This highlights the critical importance of a thorough understanding of the affects of tenure reform and how it can influence the forest industry's competitiveness.--P.2.