Logging not a major factor in Peachland’s water issues: report
An independent watchdog board says natural processes played a much larger role in Peachland’s recent boil water advisories. Continue reading
Clearcutting
Demonstrators worried North Okanagan logging would put water supply at risk
“A worst-case scenario is that this logging will trigger a landslide.” Continue reading
District of Peachland asking province for pause on watershed clearcutting
Peachland Watershed Protection Association says letter asking for pause on clearcutting is ‘extraordindary.’ Continue reading
Nova Scotia to lower clear-cutting on Crown lands, minister says
In the report, University of King’s College president Bill Lahey said forest practices should be guided by a new paradigm called “ecological forestry” which treats forests “first and foremost” as ecosystems. Continue reading
No timeline from N.S. government for decision on forestry review
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
Days after the long-awaited independent review of forestry practices was received by the province the Nova Scotia government is still not saying whether they’ll accept the recommendations or not, nor when a decision will be made. Continue reading
Land clearing for Hydro One upgrades upsetting some North Kawartha residents
Some local residents are upset that Hydro One is cutting down trees to make room for a stronger power supply. Continue reading