Tag: Boundary Forest Watershed Stewardship Society
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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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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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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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‘Power of Forests’ events visit BC communities
From our colleagues at the Boundary Forests Boundary Forest Watershed Stewardship Society (BFWSS) in Grand Forks, BC, comes The Power of Forests project. This project brings together grassroots organizations, concerned BC residents, Indigenous Peoples, and scientists to push for a new BC Forest Act. The new Act is intended to ensure that forest management on public…