Old Growth
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Get a bird’s-eye view from one of Vancouver Island’s tallest treesA group of conservationists recently had the opportunity to scale a massive 71-metre (223 foot) tall Sitka Spruce discovered in the Carmanah Valley.EnvironmentMay 9
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Leaked map suggests B.C. has approved less than half of proposed old-growth deferralsA report says a leaked map suggests the province has approved a pause for logging in less than half of the old-growth forests identified as being at risk of permanent loss.EnvironmentMar 8
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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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Draft policy could be a game-changer for B.C. old-growth protection, conservationist saysA leading B.C. conservationist says a draft policy on ecosystem health could shift the way the province manages forests away from viewing the economic value of trees first.EnvironmentNov 23, 2023
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‘Urgent crossroads’: 3-year anniversary of B.C. old-growth commitments, groups calling out provinceAccording to a number of organizations, none of the 14 recommendations have been fulfilled, while old-growth trees continue to be logged.EnvironmentSep 14, 2023
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3 arrested as B.C. RCMP resume enforcement against Fairy Creek old-growth logging blockadeRCMP said Teal Cedar Products had reported "numerous violations of persons obstructing, impeding and interfering with" work the Fairy Creek watershed.EnvironmentAug 15, 2023
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B.C. extends order to stop old-growth logging in Fairy Creek watershedBetween 2020 and last year, Fairy Creek was the site of what's considered the largest act of civil disobedience in Canadian history, with more than 1,000 protesters arrested.EnvironmentJun 2, 2023
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RCMP watchdog investigates how B.C. police unit handles resource project protestsThe Civilian Review and Complaints Commission, says it will look into the activities and operations of the RCMP ``E'' Division Community-Industry Response Group.CrimeMar 9, 2023
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Neil Young makes surprise appearance at B.C. old growth rallyCanadian music legend Neil Young made a surprise appearance Saturday at an old-growth logging protest rally at the British Columbia legislature.EnvironmentFeb 26, 2023
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B.C. introducing measures for old growth, forest stewardship with Indigenous collaborationThe eight-point, $25-million plan will focus on Forest Landscape Planning tables that will drive improvement within old-growth management while incorporating Indigenous knowledge.EnvironmentFeb 15, 2023
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