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BC Council of Forest Industries Convention (COFI): April 2-4, 2025
A handful of IWTF members and partner organizations members will be attending the annual COFI convention this year in Prince George, BC. Be on the lookout for Taryn Skalbania and Evelyn Wolterson (both with IWTF) and Michelle Connolly with Consevation North. Will you be there?
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Water rights and water fights: new article from The Narwhal sheds light on the connection between logging and water, featuring one Kootenay community
Glade Watershed Protection, an advocacy group based in the Kootenay region of BC and IWTF member, was featured in a recent Narwhal piece. Wynndel is about halfway between Nelson and Cranbrook in the Kootenays in southeast British Columbia. Private logging is widespread in the region. Some communities have tried pushing back, but their efforts have…
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Fighting for BC’s Last Wild Forests with Michelle Connolly (Power of Forest Series #5)
From our colleagues at the Boundary Forest Watershed Stewardship Society comes the fifth in their ‘Power of Forests’ lecture series. Dear Forest Lover, Did you know that populations of vertebrate animals—mammals, birds, and more—have dropped by 69% since 1970? A major driver of this biodiversity crisis is the destruction of intact, primary forests. In her…
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New Forest Act…because BC’s Forests Deserve Better—And So Do We (Power of Forests Series #4)
From our colleagues at the Boundary Forest Watershed Stewardship Society, comes the fourth instalment of their Power of Forests lecture series. The New Forest Act Dear Forest Supporter, Let’s face it—our forests and communities are in rough shape. Over 55,000 forestry jobs lost. More than 80 sawmills shut down. Floods, fires, and drought are hitting…
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LETTER: B.C. NDP needs to update forestry plan (Nelson Daily Star)
This article was originally posted by Joe Karthein from Save What’s Left Conservation Society in the Nelson Daily Star, on December 4, 2024. This letter has been sent to Premier David Eby urging him to incorporate the following actions in the Ministry of Forests’ new mandate: 1. Implement Old Growth Strategic Review Recommendations: Set clear…
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Saving forests starts here – Herb Hammond, Forest Ecologist’s lessons (Power of Forests Series #3)
From our colleagues at the Boundary Forest Watershed Stewardship Society comes another in their Power of Forests lecture series, see below. Hello Forest Supporters, Forests are the heartbeat of our planet—keeping our water clean, our climate stable, and our communities strong. But in BC, clearcut logging is unraveling these lifelines. In a powerful talk, renowned…
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BC’s Forestry Crisis – Dr. Rachel Holt on old growth, carbon, and the future (Power of Forests Series #2)
The Boundary Forest Watershed Stewardship Society just released their latest in the Power of Forests video series, and it’s one you won’t want to miss. See below, a dispatch from Jennifer Houghton, Project Manager. Dr. Rachel Holt, a land ecology expert, dives into the surprising truths about BC’s forestry practices: This is more than just a conversation; it’s…
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Ben Parfitt on BC’s forest management (The Tyee)
Ben Parfitt, a reporter for The Tyee, recently wrote a piece titled, ‘What if BC has got it totally wrong on forest management?” Please read the entire article on The Tyee’s website. “BC forest management is based on the idea forests can be logged and replanted in ways that encourage a range of uses. Evidence…
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How BC Timber Sales Is Failing Us – And What We Can Do About It. (BC’s Forestry Crisis – Dr. Rachel Holt on old growth, carbon, and the future (Power of Forests Series #1)
From our colleagues at Boundary Forest Watershed Stewardship Society, from their recent Power of Forests lecture series. Joe Karthein’s Bold Vision for Forestry Reform Have you ever wondered why BC’s forests are being depleted at an alarming rate, while communities and workers see little benefit? Joe Karthein, a small business owner and forestry advocate, reveals…
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The Chilcotin Landslide – new insights: Watch Dr. Younes Alila’s Presentation
New insights into the causes of the 2024 Chilcotin Landslide come from our colleagues at the Boundary Forest Watershed Stewardship Society. In this compelling new talk, Dr. Younes Alila, a respected expert in Forest Hydrology from the University of British Columbia, dives deep into the events that led to this massive landslide that dumped the equivalent of around 2.5 million…