Environmentalists say they are fighting Canada’s version of the ivory trade, while the forestry industry says the protestors are endangering the livelihoods of thousands of hardworking families.
What s happening in Fairy Creek? An explainer on the fight over B.C. s old-growth forests Protesters say they are trying to save the last intact watershed outside of a park or protected area on southern Vancouver Island, home to 1,000-year-old yellow cedars
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Publishing date: Jun 06, 2021 • 1 hour ago • 2 minute read • Protesters stand on debris of a cutblock as Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers arrest those manning the Waterfall camp blockade against old growth timber logging in the Fairy Creek area of Vancouver Island, near Port Renfrew, B.C., on May 24, 2021. Photo by Jen Osborne /Reuters
BC Council of Forest Industries President Looks Forward To Working On New Policies
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The BC Government released its paper earlier this week on Modernizing Forest Policy in British Columbia.
The President and CEO of the BC Council of Forest Industries, Susan Yurkovich, said in a release “the forest industry has been foundational to the economy and quality of life in the province for generations. That’s why it’s important that the Government of BC has outlined its vision and intentions with respect to modernizing BC’s forest policy.”
“The policies we have in place right now are a couple of decades old. I think it’s appropriate from time to time to look at things, we’ve had a lot of changes over that period. Fiber supply has changed, we have a significant focus on climate.” Yurkovich said, “So I think it’s entirely appropriate to take a look at the policy environment and think about how we want to move forward.”
B.C. Greens, Sierra Club B.C. say old growth forests still at risk; meanwhile, the Council of Forest Industries applauds praises B.C.'s announcement for working collaborative with foresters.
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