News Coverage

CTV News Vancouver Island - The BC NDP has approved the Pacheedaht, Ditidaht and Huu-ay-aht First Nations' request to defer logging in Fairy Creek and the Central Walbran Valley for two years.

The Narwhal - The Pacheedaht, Ditidaht, & Huu-ay-aht First Nations formally gave notice to the BC government to defer old-growth logging for two years in the Fairy Creek and the Central Walbran Valleys while they prepare resource stewardship plans for their territories.

Chek News - Western Screech Owls, which are protected under Canada's Species at Risk Act, have been spotted in the Caycuse and Fairy Creek Valleys, putting even more pressure on governments to intervene to stop old-growth logging in these areas.

CBC British Columbia - Critics of the plan have expressed concern that deferrals were not being made soon enough — that old-growth is being logged right now, and said these actions need to be taken immediately.

The Narwhal - In the midst of escalating protests over logging, Horgan released an intentions paper on Tuesday that critics say fails to implement any immediate solutions

CBC British Columbia - After weeks of arrests and attempts to block old growth logging on Vancouver Island, the province's anticipated forestry announcement proved to be a disappointment Tuesday to protesters and environmentalists.

National Observer - Environmental groups already riled by the pace of protections for ancient forests in BC were further provoked after the province failed to announce any new old-growth logging deferrals in its new vision for forestry Tuesday.

Times Colonist- An excellent opinion piece by forest ecologist, biologist, former Ministry of Forests professional forester, and co-author of six guidebooks on BC plants, Andy MacKinnon.

National Observer- The federal government's recent $2.3 billion investment in conservation is a tremendous opportunity for the BC NDP. With a ballpark figure of $200-$300 million coming to BC, this funding is key to 'unlocking' the protection of BC's highest-value ancient stands.