Logging
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In B.C.’s forests, a debate over watershed science with lives and billions at stakeIn B.C., a forest-harvest plan is raising hard questions and charged debate about the effects of logging on forest hydrology and flooding.EnvironmentMar 17
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Environmentalists say federal tracking of forest health replete with ‘spin’Environmental groups say an annual federal report puts a positive "spin" on the logging industry and forest health, through selected statistics and the omission of key information.EnvironmentJan 19
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New Brunswick government sets record straight on forestry royaltiesThe Wolastoqey First Nation said that they were under the impression that royalty rate savings would mean an extra $50 million for large corperationsEnvironmentMay 3, 2023
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Petition raising concerns about Vernon, B.C. area cut block receives wave of supportA petition flagging potential issues with the project has over a thousand signatures, and there are signs the outpouring may be causing the province to backtrack on the proposal.EnvironmentApr 26, 2023
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Logging rally held in Merritt, B.C. over lack of government permits“They just don’t want to sign the permits. We’ve asked to talk to them and they won't give us a reason why,” said Bryan Halford, Steelworkers Local 1-417’s union chair.PoliticsMar 3, 2023
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Canfor ‘restructuring’ operations in B.C.Canfor is "restructuring" its operations in B.C., permanently closing one sawmill and shuttering another for an extended period amid plans to build a new manufacturing facility.EconomyJan 25, 2023
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N.S. pauses logging operations after discovery of at-risk lichen speciesNova Scotiasays logging can't go ahead until the company conducts surveys in the forest and the government looks into the situation.CanadaNov 29, 2022
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B.C. study links policy changes and logging patterns, shows targeting of old growthClimate change is compounding the historical loss of B.C.'s old-growth forests in areas where the highest-value trees have already targeted first, a new study shows.EnvironmentOct 3, 2022
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Environmental groups give B.C. failing grades on old-growth forest protection planB.C. environmental groups say the province is failing to make good on its 2020 promise to protect old-growth trees.EnvironmentSep 9, 2022
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New report suggests proposed old-growth deferral areas in B.C. are being loggedAccording to Stand.earth, more than 55,000 hectares of proposed protected land is at "imminent risk" of being logged, is currently being logged or has already been cut.EnvironmentAug 30, 2022
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