Last week I published a story about some old growth trees cut down on Quadra Island, then almost immediately became aware there was much more to the story and took it down.
There is no question about old growth trees being cut down on woodlot licence W2031.
Nor is there any question about the legality of the woodlot licensees action. They have not broken any laws.
Continue reading Retraction regarding cutting some old growth on Quadra IslandBy Melissa Renwick, Ha-Shilth-Sa, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thousands of British Columbians remain displaced following a series of devastating floods and landslides that have swallowed highway roads and entire cities in the southern part of the province.
The floods prompted British Columbia to declare its third state of emergency this year on Nov. 17. The devastation was triggered by an atmospheric river that carried rainfall two times the average amount within a 72-hour period.
Continue reading Do clearcuts contribute to BC’s flooding?Vancouver based filmmaker Daniel J Pierce just released a film that attempts to connect the dots between clearcut logging and the megafloods wreaking havoc in BC’s Interior.
Continue reading Connecting the dots between clearcut logging and BC’s megafloodsBy Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The closure of recreational areas affected by one of the biggest wildfires in the history of the regional district is being recommended by a provincial report.
A Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development (MFLNRORD) post wildfire risk analysis reconnaissance report for the Michaud Creek and Octopus Creek wildfires said the risk of waterborne hazards will be so high that it recommended recreational closures for the next three years.
Continue reading Effect of Octopus Creek wildfire to be felt for years: reportWith the deadline for registering irrigation, commercial or industrial use wells fast approaching, the Quadra ICAN water security team is concerned that some people may miss out.
According to the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development press release, “A water licence is not required for a household well or groundwater used for domestic purposes, such as watering lawns and gardens. Domestic groundwater users are encouraged to register their well for free.”
Kris Wellstein pointed out that water used for home industries like egg stands, market gardens and fruit trees (if the fruit is sold) is classified as commercial.
Continue reading All about registering groundwater wells
