The Liberal government is making changes to forest policy in a bid to boost harvesting in the central coast area, but the NDP is crying foul. Forests Minister Steve Thomson says a combination of lower export fees for logs from the central coast - plus higher fees elsehwere - will mean one thing. "More would be made available to the domestic … [Read more...]
Environmentalist bristles over report urging more logging
August 16, 2012 by
A government report looking at the pine beetle's impact in B.C.'s central interior has taken the wrong approach in urging more logging, says the executive director of Ancient Forest Alliance. Ken Wu says the report's recommendation to increase the timber supply and value of pine-beetle wood could allow for logging in protected … [Read more...]
Endangered birds not helped by logging
February 2, 2012 by
A wilderness preservation group wants the BC Government to stop efforts to log a wildlife habitat reserved for spotted owls. The Province has set aside several areas near Chilliwack Lake to protect the endangered birds. Gwen Barlee, Policy Director with the Wilderness Committee, says she was horrified to learn last weekend, residents heard … [Read more...]
