The latest news about the Boundary forests and watershed.
- Video: The New Forest Act – BC’s Forests Deserve Better…And So Do We…a talk about the New Forest Act, a bold plan crafted with the help of top experts in ecology and forestry legislation. It’s about putting BC’s forests back into the hands of communities—creating local jobs, restoring ecosystems, and ensuring a future we can actually feel good about.
- BC’s Forestry Crisis: Dr. Rachel Holt Reveals Shocking Truths About Logging, Carbon, and the FutureBC’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:
- Saving forests starts here – Forest Ecologist’s lessons | Herb HammondDiscover why forests are more than just trees—they are the lifeblood of our water, climate, and communities. In this powerful talk from the Power of Forests tour, renowned forest ecologist Herb Hammond explains the vital role forests play in maintaining clean water, stabilizing the climate, and supporting diverse ecosystems. Herb dives deep into forest ecology, … Continue reading Saving forests starts here – Forest Ecologist’s lessons | Herb Hammond
- C Timber Sales Is Failing BC: Joe Karthein’s Push for Radical ChangeJoe Karthein’s efforts are focused in on transforming the provincial government’s agency, BC Timber Sales (BCTS). Joe presents the case for why BCTS needs to be targeted for radical reform. He shares local and province-wide examples of BCTS’ unsustainable logging practices and show how BCTS has failed to respond to a hotter, drier climate, or … Continue reading C Timber Sales Is Failing BC: Joe Karthein’s Push for Radical Change
- New Insights into the Chilcotin Landslide: Watch Dr. Younes Alila’s Eye-Opening PresentationIn this eye-opening presentation, Dr. Younes Alila, a leading expert in Forest Hydrology at UBC, dives deep into the complex factors behind the July 2024 Chilcotin Landslide in central BC. Forget the oversimplified story of heavy rains as the culprit. Dr. Alila reveals the real causes—how cumulative disturbances, especially in forestry practices, have misled our … Continue reading New Insights into the Chilcotin Landslide: Watch Dr. Younes Alila’s Eye-Opening Presentation
- Power of Forests Update Oct 7 – recordings availability dateWe know you are all awaiting the recordings of the Power of Forests events. There has been a delay for us to get them all downloaded then uploaded. We aim to have them available by the end of October. Those who were registered for the events (either live or Zoom) will receive the links to … Continue reading Power of Forests Update Oct 7 – recordings availability date
- Power of Forests Update Sept 26/24Join us for these free events which are part of a province-wide movement to change forestry laws. Prince George, September 28, 2024, 12-4:30, Canfor Theatre, 3333 University Way Prince George, BC Speakers ………………………. Nelson, October 5, 12-3pm, The Adventure Hotel, 616 Vernon St, Nelson, BC Speakers 1. Joe Karthein, Save What’s Left 2. Dr. Rachel … Continue reading Power of Forests Update Sept 26/24
- BLAMING CHILCOTIN LANDSLIDE SOLELY ON CLIMATE OR FIRE IS THE WRONG APPROACH: UBC FOREST HYDROLOGISTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [September 16, 2024] (PDF) BLAMING CHILCOTIN LANDSLIDE SOLELY ON CLIMATE OR FIRE IS THE WRONG APPROACH: UBC FOREST HYDROLOGIST Grand Forks, BC – In March 2024, BC put out its Flood Strategy in response to extreme weather becoming more frequent and severe. However, the Provincial government has yet to reduce the cut … Continue reading BLAMING CHILCOTIN LANDSLIDE SOLELY ON CLIMATE OR FIRE IS THE WRONG APPROACH: UBC FOREST HYDROLOGIST
- Briefing Note, New Forest Act Proposal, and BackgrounderNew Forest Act Proposal PDF Backgrounder PDF Briefing Note PDF Sept 2024 Briefing Note / Executive Summary to: All Provincial MLA Candidates in the 2024 Election PROPOSAL Protecting Communities and Nature with a New BC Forest Act ISSUE Decades of overcutting from industrial logging have resulted in enormous losses of primary natural forests in BC. … Continue reading Briefing Note, New Forest Act Proposal, and Backgrounder
- The Power of Forests Events – Register now!The Power of Forests project is bringing 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 lands focuses on the interests of communities and nature rather than on extraction interests. Under this new legislation, … Continue reading The Power of Forests Events – Register now!
- Press Release: The Power of Forests Aug 29FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GRASSROOTS GROUPS AND SCIENTISTS CALL FOR NEW FOREST ACT Grand Forks, BC – August 29, 2024: With BC facing more fires, floods, and drought, a project called The Power of Forests: Protecting Communities and Nature with a New Forest Act is uniting grassroots groups, scientists, and concerned citizens to call for a … Continue reading Press Release: The Power of Forests Aug 29
- Project Update & A Potluck in Grand ForksHere’s a quick update on the Power of Forests project. Things are rolling along – the events are all set and the new Forest Act proposal is in its final development stages. The final proposal documents will be ready by September 6, 2024. Registration is now open for all the events: https://boundaryforest.org/pof/ Initially, we had … Continue reading Project Update & A Potluck in Grand Forks
- The minister must refuse to issue cutting permits that would compromise a government objectiveBoundary Forest Watershed Stewardship Society is part of a complaint to the Ministry of Forests regarding the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation section 9 objective set by government for wildlife and biodiversity at the landscape level. David Broadland wrote about this here: https://www.evergreenalliance.ca/direct-engagement-with-the-ministry-of-forests-and-logging-companies/28/ The newly amended Forest Act (section 52.05) says a District Manager must refuse … Continue reading The minister must refuse to issue cutting permits that would compromise a government objective
- We’re HiringTwo job openings are available for work on our Power of Forests project: Influencer Marketing Coordinator – remote We’re Boundary Forest Watershed Stewardship Society, a non-profit grassroots group dedicated to saving forests in BC so that nature and communities have a future. We are engaged in the critical work of getting legislation changed so that … Continue reading We’re Hiring
- Delay in Boundary TSA Reassessment “perfect storm”Letter to the Editor, Grand Forks Gazette Submitted April 15, 2024 To those involved in the delay of the Boundary TSA reassessment and new determination of timber supply in 2024 and to local politicians of the Boundary. This delay is bad news for the residents and ecology of the Boundary area. The over harvest clear … Continue reading Delay in Boundary TSA Reassessment “perfect storm”
- BC government drought meetings being held in the Boundary in AprilBC government drought meetings are being held across the province. Dates for local meetings and registration are in the link below. Registration is required.
- BFWSS Urges KRWAC to Report FactsWith concerns of drought, flood and climate change extremes, the Council needs to consider these significant operational impacts in making recommendations to the Regional District on the ecological health and function of the Kettle River Watershed.
- Protect Our Forests Twice as Much in March! Find Out How.In the month of March, we have a generous sponsor who has pledged to match every dollar donated up to $42,000! Your generosity has the power to protect forests and restore safety and security to communities.
- Radio: Grand Forks organization working to change forestry legislation in BCBC communities need a new Forest Act so that forests are protected by law and communities are safe. Scott Onyschak, of Kootenay Coop Radio, and BFWSS Board Member, Jennifer Houghton discuss the push for a new Forest Act in BC.
- PRESENTATION: Grassroots groups recommend new Forest Act to protect communities from floods, fires, and droughtFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, Grand Forks, BC PRESENTATION: Grassroots groups recommend new Forest Act to protect communities from floods, fires, and drought Boundary Forest Watershed Stewardship Society (BFWSS), a grassroots citizens group in southern BC, is launching a campaign to team up with people across the province to push for a new Forest Act … Continue reading PRESENTATION: Grassroots groups recommend new Forest Act to protect communities from floods, fires, and drought