The Power of Forests project is bringing together diverse partners to ensure forests on ‘public land’ are protected by law so that nature’s needs such as biodiversity, ecosystem function (including the provision of quality water), wildlife habitat, and climate mitigation are prioritized over corporate interests.
We are people in BC who are trying to protect our homes and communities from the negative impacts of industrial forestry. With the massive loss of primary (never logged) forest due to industrial forestry, communities are at risk. We’re facing more drought, fire, and floods.
The new Forest Act we are proposing is intended to stop the land from becoming any more degraded from industrial forestry than it already is.
Five REGIONAL EVENTS are being held in September and October 2024. These events will empower, equip, and activate people to push their politicians into supporting a change to the legislation. The new Forest Act proposal will be presented (will be available for download Sept 5). Local watershed, forestry reform, and Indigenous groups will share local information and knowledge.
EVENT REGISTRATION
Pre-registration is required.
See below to register for each event. You can either register to attend in-person or to join the Zoom Livestream.
NANAIMO, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 12-4:30pm PST
Register for Nanaimo In-person event
Download Nanaimo Event details, poster, and programme
For Nanaimo speakers bios – click here
MILL BAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 7-8:30pm PST
Register for Mill Bay in-person event.
VANCOUVER, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 12-4pm PST
Register for Vancouver in-person event
Register for Vancouver Zoom Livestream
Download Vancouver event details, poster, map, parking info, and programme
For Vancouver speakers bios and event schedule – click here
PRINCE GEORGE, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 12-3:30pm PST
Register for Prince George in-person event
Download Prince George event details, poster, map, parking info
NELSON, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 12-2pm PST
Register for Nelson in-person event
Download Nelson event details and poster
KELOWNA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 12-3:30pm PST
Register for the Kelowna in-person event
Register for the Kelowna Livestream
Download Kelowna event details and poster