British Columbia is considering whether to defer logging on 2.6 million hectares of the provinces most at-risk old growth forests.
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Heat wave: Campfire Ban
In the midst of heat wave that is breaking temperatures across British Columbia, the BC Wildfire Service is imposing a ban on all open fires, including campfires, fireworks, tiki torches, outdoor stoves, sky lanterns, and/or burn barrels in the Greater Campbell River area.
This prohibition will remain in effect until noon on Oct. 15, 2021, or until the order is rescinded.
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Photo of Old Growth tree on a truck goes viral
National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The B.C. government is misleading the public when it suggests the massive old-growth tree on a truck that has created a social media storm wouldn’t be logged today, says a conservationist group.
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Horgan did not use the word old-growth, in warning to forestry sector
National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Though the battle to protect ancient trees is brewing in his own backyard, B.C. Premier John Horgan did not utter the word old-growth when talking to logging industry leaders Thursday.
Horgan — keynote speaker at the Council of Forest Industries conference — did not highlight what steps the province is taking on its promise to meet recommendations from the strategic old-growth review, which calls for a radical shift from timber extraction to protection of at-risk ecosystems.
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BC is getting failing grades in forestry, report says
National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Premier John Horgan is getting failing grades when it comes to protecting B.C.’s old-growth forests, according to a report card issued by a coalition of environmental groups on Thursday.
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