By Matt Simmons, The Narwhal, Local Journalism Initiative reporter
Picture a helicopter flying over a cutblock, releasing a misty cloud from a sprinkler-like contraption rigged to its belly. The cloud contains a herbicide called glyphosate.
Continue reading long-term effects of glyphosate spraying on forestsI’ve been reading books, documents and articles relative to forests for decades. Every once in awhile, I get caught up in some new forest jargon. The most recent comes from the Ministry of Forests and their new concept “Legacy Tree” Any guesses? …..
Continue reading What Is A Forest?Campbell River Mirror, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
“At this stage, it is time to call for Forest Minister Doug Donaldson’s resignation as he has proven to be inept and negligent in the management of B.C.’s forests,” said Quadra Island’s Geraldine Kenny while protesting outside North Island MLA Claire Trevena’s Campbell River office.
Continue reading Forest defenders call for forest minister Doug Donaldson’s resignationAre Forests in crisis because of changes in our climate, or is the Climate in crisis due to changes in the worlds forests?
Continue reading Forests and Climate CrisisCampbell River Mirror, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Government and company officials continue to avoid comment as an environmental blockade near Port Renfrew reached its fifth day Friday. Attempts by the Mirror to speak to representatives of logging company Teal Jones and area MLA and Premier John Horgan went unreturned, as protesters continued with a blockade launched Monday to stop Teal Jones Group from punching road access into the Fairy Creek watershed.
Continue reading Fairy Creek environmental blockade near Port Renfrew
