Lack of response from government led Nanaimo duo to give up fast after two weeks.
The TyeeAugust 11, 2020
Robert Fuller and James Darling ended their hunger strike at a Nanaimo rally. Photo…
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Independent activists have launched a blockade to stop Teal Jones from road building and logging in the spectacular, intact Fairy Creek watershed in Pacheedaht territory near Port Renfrew.
The group are calling on the NDP government to release the Old Growth Strategic Review panel's recommendations on how BC should best manage old-growth and to enact immediate moratoria for Vancouver Island's remaining ancient forests.
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While the NDP government deliberates on the future of BC’s endangered old-growth forests, logging of ancient trees continues at a shocking pace across the island. Teal-Jones is one of the worst offenders,…
https://staging.ancientforestalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/3-Nahmint-Cedar-Log-3.jpg10001500TJ Watthttps://staging.ancientforestalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/cropped-AFA-Logo-1000px.pngTJ Watt2020-08-05 23:14:232024-07-30 17:01:24The future of BC’s ancient forests hangs in the balance of decisions made today
Until Tues, July 21st, British Columbians can submit their input on the BC government’s COVID-19 economic recovery plan. This presents a critical opportunity to call for investments in environmental protection and the transition to a green economy, including sustainable, second-growth forestry, as the province works to "build back better". Speak up today.
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See our latest photo gallery exposing BC Timber Sales' plans to auction off nearly 200 football fields worth of old-growth forest in the Taylor River Valley near Port Alberni.
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Right now until 5:00 pm, Friday, June 26th, the BC government is seeking input from British Columbians on their priorities for the 2021 provincial budget. This is a critical opportunity for us to request…
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Most of British Columbia’s old-growth forests of big trees live only on maps, and what’s left on the ground is fast disappearing, a team of independent scientists has found.
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Vancouver SunJune 9, 2020
An independent report by a trio of scientists warns that the tiny amount of old-growth forest remaining in B.C. is in peril if the province…
CBC News British ColumbiaJune 4th, 2020
Old growth cedar is pictured in Avatar Grove on Vancouver Island. (Chris Corday/CBC)
Self-published report concludes most old growth areas counted…
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Government touts 13 million hectares of province's forests are old growth, but ecologists found only 35,000 hectares support the largest trees
The NarwhalJune 4th, 2020
The majority of British…
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Hunger Strike Ends, but Old Growth Battle Just Beginning, Say Protesters
Battle of Fairy Creek: blockade launched to save Vancouver Island old-growth
The future of BC’s ancient forests hangs in the balance of decisions made today
ACTION ALERT: Have your say on BC’s COVID-19 economic recovery plan.
Photos: Taylor River Valley – Old-Growth Under Threat
ACTION ALERT: Speak up for ancient forests. Submit your feedback on Budget 2021 by June 26th!
Most of B.C.’s massive old trees are ghosts, existing only on paper
Scientists conclude B.C.’s count of old-growth forest greatly overestimated
B.C. vastly overestimates size of its old-growth forest, independent researchers say
B.C. old-growth data ‘misleading’ public on remaining ancient forest: independent report
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