Why talk about forestry when the town floods? This map demonstrates how much of the Boundary watershed has been clear cut since 1971. That means that this much of our watershed consists of tree plantations that are 50 years old or younger. With clear cutting, the forest floor loses its structure, composition, and function and no longer manages our water for us.
The BC government has not reduced the Allowable Annual Cut in the Boundary watershed. It has not reduced logging in the watershed since the 2018 flood. In fact, it has not even addressed the connection between the flood and forestry in any way whatsoever.
What should be done? Reduce the AAC, pause logging in the Boundary, shift to eco-forestry by subsidizing it and value-added mills, and create more local forestry and timber jobs in the process.
Thanks to GIS Analyst, David Leversee, for this map.
Join us as we try to restore and protect the loveliness of the Boundary forests (and create jobs at the same time – we’re not forgetting about jobs).
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