Conservationists are applauding the leadership of the Ahousaht, Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation and BC NDP government for yesterday declaring the protection of 76,000 hectares of land in new conservancies in Clayoquot Sound near Tofino.
This article explores tall tree tourism in Port Renfrew, the "Tall Tree Capital of Canada," along with the economic and environmental benefits of preserving ancient forests like Avatar Grove on Vancouver Island.
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The Times Colonist debunks BC's and Canadian forestry associations' aim to tell a story that places them as the 'hero' in a fight against BC wildfires.
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As the BC election looms, the Narwhal analyzes what progress has been made on implementing the old-growth forest recommendations and what more needs to be done.
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The BC government has released an old-growth policy update outlining their plans to address the recommendations in the Old Growth Strategic Review. Here's our take.
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As the BC Conservatives surge in the polls, party leader John Rustad — kicked out of the BC Liberal caucus for promoting a tweet spreading misinformation about climate change — says he would scrap the province’s pledge to create new conserved areas
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The camas lily, known for its glorious blue-purple flowers that can blanket whole meadows, is native to the Garry oak ecosystems of southeastern Vancouver Island.
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We’d like to take the opportunity to extend a massive thank you to the following businesses and artists for recently supporting the old-growth campaign.
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Clayoquot – Biggest Old-Growth Protected Areas Victory in Decades
Financial Review: Why we should embrace tall-tree tourism
AFA Greeting Cards are on sale for 20% off until August 31st!
Times Colonist: Canada’s logging industry is seeking a wildfire ‘hero’ narrative
The Narwhal: Did BC keep its old-growth forest promises?
BC Old-Growth Policy Update Adds Little To Current Commitments
The Narwhal: BC Conservative Leader says his party would kill ‘nonsense’ plans for new protected areas
Camas Lily
Global News: Get a bird’s-eye view from one of Vancouver Island’s tallest trees
Thank you to these businesses and artists for their support!
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