The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) has passed a resolution endorsing the Protect Our Elder Trees Declaration, which aims to unite First Nations around the need to protect ancient forests in BC.
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The fact clear-cutting at-risk ancient forests continues apace in British Columbia indicates Canadian forestry certification standards assuring consumers lumber products are sustainable are a mockery and need to be investigated, says a coalition of environmentalists.
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As forestry companies continue to log endangered old-growth forests in British Columbia, six Canadians today requested the federal Competition Bureau to investigate the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) for promoting its forestry certification standard as an assurance of sustainability.
Canada's National Observer- A new economic study shows ancient trees in the contentious Fairy Creek region on southern Vancouver Island are worth considerably more standing to nearby communities than if they were cut down.
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National Observer - Environmentalists struggling to save diminishing ancient forests on Canada’s West Coast are hopeful after BC announced a new old-growth advisory panel staffed by respected foresters and scientists.
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The Ancient Forest Alliance has released a report that considers the economic implications of protecting old-growth forests when taking ecosystem services like carbon storage, recreation, tourism,…
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BC’s old-growth forests contribute far more economic benefit to society when kept standing, according to a new independent study released today by the Ancient Forest Alliance.
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Union of BC Indian Chiefs passes a new resolution endorsing Protect Our Elder Trees Declaration
Green coalition challenges certification claims that Canada’s forestry products are sustainable
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“Sustainable” forestry claims are false and misleading: citizen complaint
Old-growth in contentious Fairy Creek region could be worth more standing than logged
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BC’s new old-growth advisory panel ‘a glimmer of hope’ for ancient forests
New economic report highlights need for funding to support Indigenous-led old-growth protection and sustainable economic development.
New study reveals old-growth forests are worth more to BC economy standing than logged
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