The latest news about the Boundary forests and watershed.
- 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
- Michelle Connolly & Jennifer Houghton: Protecting Primary Forests – Conservation North’s methods & A Campaign to Protect Forests by LawMichelle and Jennifer provided an informative session for Interior Watershed Task Force (IWTF) on January 22, 2024 via Zoom.
- Comment: Forest Service needs to include ecological stewardshipAnthony Britneff, a 40-year employee of the B.C. Forest Service, has written an op-ed in the Times Colonist recommending that the purposes of the forest ministry be re-written to include a stewardship purpose.
- Official Launch! Campaign to Protect Forests by LawWe need your help to get BC forests protected by law. We’re teaming up with people across the province to make a big impact! Please donate now or learn more about our province-wide campaign
- Meet the BFWSS Board of Directors 2024Meet the BFWSS Board of Directors 2024. Ray HansonJennifer HoughtonTony KostRoy Schiesser, PresidentStan SwinarchukWayne TblusJoanne Waite, Treasurer/Secretary Details: https://boundaryforest.org/about-us/ AGM for 2023 – Meeting Minutes
- News coverage: grassroots campaign to preserve what is left of primary mature forests in B.C. is taking shapeNews coverage of our campaign! A grassroots campaign to preserve what is left of primary mature forests in B.C. is taking shape in the southern Interior.
- Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health Framework SubmissionWe understand and hope that this is a mere starting point and once put in motion with full government support it will rapidly evolve and develop into a system of management with real oversight and with the ability and courage to challenge and change the status quo.
- WEBINAR REGISTRATIONTo sign up for our webinar on Thursday, June 17, at noon Pacific time, click on the link below. Once registered you can either attend the live webinar and have an opportunity to ask questions or you will be sent a recording to watch later at any time. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oAz5QEBLTemMnCOV2v8MOw
- Citizens Report Demands Better Forestry PracticesBFWSS WATERSHED REPORT RELEASED MARCH 17, 2021 (links below) This report points out what is wrong in the Boundary forests, how the current forestry system is negatively impacting our watershed and the people living in it, and proposes a brighter future for both. The long-term solution we are proposing is a shift to the new … Continue reading Citizens Report Demands Better Forestry Practices
- Cumulative Effects StudyThe Cumulative Effects Study for the Boundary has been released. You can access it here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/cumulative-effects/kootenay-boundary-region/kb_watershed_kettle_river_jan2021.pdf
- John Horgan MLA, We Need Trees to Climb!Reforming forestry management in BC requires the support of senior government staff. If government decision-makers have ties to industry their actions will support industry first. The Deputy Minister of Forests, John Allan, must be replaced by a science-educated, environment-first leader. Allan’s ties to industry: President & CEO Council of Forest Industries, President of the BC … Continue reading John Horgan MLA, We Need Trees to Climb!
- Who has more influence on the BC government? Citizens or paid forestry lobbyists?Guest author Marlene Johnston of Lardeau Valley, BC A quick review of the BC Lobbyists Registry reveals that the “Forest Industry” lobbying and reports submitted in the last 12 months include the Council of Forest Industries (COFI), Mosaic Forest Management Corporation, BC Pulp & Paper Coalition, Peak Renewables Ltd, Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, West … Continue reading Who has more influence on the BC government? Citizens or paid forestry lobbyists?
- Dear Sirs and Madams, Ban Old Growth Logging!Below is the letter we sent to our government representatives calling for a ban on old growth forests. This issue is gaining momentum due a recent scientific study, hunger strikes, and voices raised across the province. Under the letter are two responses we received, one from George Heyman, MLA, Minister of Environment and Climate Change … Continue reading Dear Sirs and Madams, Ban Old Growth Logging!
- The Kettle Watershed Needs a RestWhat are the cumulative effects of logging a watershed for over 100 years?
- When Too Many Forests are Cut DownOp-ed by Jennifer Houghton I’ve been out in the mountains north of Grand Forks for the past 4 days. Two of our dedicated forest watchdogs, Stan Swinarchuk and Wayne Tblus, led our consultant Erik Piikkila, and I, on a journey that covered hundreds of miles of high mountains, valley bottoms, streams, and various ecosystem types. … Continue reading When Too Many Forests are Cut Down