BC’s forests are at a crossroads. In this candid interview, Dr. Rachel Holt, a renowned land ecologist, unpacks the hidden truths about forestry practices in British Columbia. In this interview from the Power of Forests tour discover the surprising realities behind:
- How BC’s forestry contributes to rising carbon emissions.
- Why old-growth forests are still being logged, despite government promises to protect them.
- The DRIPA (Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act) and its implications for forest management.
- The controversial use of BC’s forests for wood pellets—what should really be happening?
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THE POWER OF FORESTS PROJECT: The Power of Forests project is bringing together grassroots organizations, concerned BC residents, Indigenous Peoples, and scientists to call for a new BC Forest Act. The new Act is intended to ensure that forest management on public lands focuses on the interests of communities and nature rather than on extraction interests. Under this new legislation, the primary objective of forest management will be to maintain the ecological integrity of forest ecosystems. There is also emphasis on putting local communities in control, making sure decisions benefit BC residents, building stable community economies, growing local businesses, and supporting working families.
THE POWER OF FORESTS PROJECT: https://boundaryforest.org/
READ THE NEW FOREST ACT PROPOSAL: https://boundaryforest.org/our-reports/
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