old-growth
MP Patrick Weiler proposes M-83 to end old-growth logging
June 2, 2023By: Isabella Urbani, Staff Writer On May 3, Liberal MP Patrick Weiler initiated a private member’s motion, or M-83, to make forestry more sustainable in BC. The motion calls for three demands: the end of old-growth logging on federal lands, a ban on the selling of its exports, and a $27 million increase in the environmental and sustainability budget from $55 million to $82 million. Weiler, who represents West Vancouver, Sunshine Coast, and Sea to Sky Country, has been passionate about protecting old-growth forests ever since he took a camping trip to Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park when he was seven…
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BC’s old-growth forests
November 29, 2021by Marco Ovies, Features Editor The term “old-growth forests” has been popping up all over the news, especially in light of the protests happening at Fairy Creek over the last year. Over 1,100 people have been arrested and mas of…
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BC NDP’s misleading policy regarding the protection of old-growth forests
March 13, 2021Written by: Harvin Bhathal, Features Editor One of the most significant ecological challenges in BC has been the conservation of old-growth forests — BC’s ancient forests. Their conservation is synonymous with protecting biodiversity, and the cultural practices and ways of…
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Hundreds of international scientists call for urgent action to protect B.C’s rainforests
July 18, 2018By: Srijani Datta, Assistant News Editor On June 28, 223 international scientists called on the British Columbia government to stop the incessant logging of temperate rainforests in the province. The scientists addressed their concerns in a letter titled “International…
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