Originally published on Heartwood, Field Notes
Their plan is to net out of the equation sensitive ecosystems, riparian zones, areas with very thin soils, and groves of old growth—and do selective, ecosystem-based forestry on what remains of the land base.
Continue reading The Klahoose First Nation & Origins of Cortes Community ForestWhile most of us are attempting to do away with fossil fuels, British Columbia is trying to ramp up production. Some plan to make this most beautiful of Canadian provinces a major exporter of American coal and tar sands bitumen. One of the most promising natural gas fields in the world is in the north eastern corner of our province. Some aspects of this have been well publicized in the Canadian media, as every level of government – from our Prime Minister, to the Premier of BC, to individual municipalities – are involved. The Wilderness Committee have provided the best overview, a must-see Climate Change video: “Save the Salish Sea.”
Continue reading A MUST SEE Climate Change video: “Save the Salish Sea”Originally published in Heartwood, Field Notes
In July, I had the honour of taking a ride through the Discovery Islands with sailor and tour guide Mike Moore on his converted fishing boat Misty Isles.
Continue reading Heartwood productions: Logging in the Discovery IslandsOriginally Published on Heartwood, Field Notes
Once we accept that fact, the next logical step is to determine what the price is going to be. But it is at this point that Cortesians have hit a huge stumbling block. In order for the price of any given piece of forestland to be determined, there are two factors that must be considered: the first being the actual value of the property, and the other being the value of the timber on the land, based on market prices.
Continue reading Cortes Island Ancient Forest #4: Whaletown CommonsOriginally published on Heartwood, Field Notes
One of the challenges that communities such as Cortes Island face when negotiating with logging companies on behalf of the forests is that they are often not even sharing the same language.
Continue reading Cortes Island Ancient Forest #3: Delight Lake Watershed
