Did you know that populations of vertebrate animals—mammals, birds, and more—have dropped by 69% since 1970? A major driver of this biodiversity crisis is the destruction of intact, primary forests.
In her captivating new talk from the Power of Forests event in Prince George, Michelle Connolly of Conservation North exposes how industrial logging is wreaking havoc on BC’s last primary forests—the untouched ecosystems that are critical for wildlife and biodiversity.
These ecosystems cannot be built by humans, yet they are being destroyed by industrial logging practices, which often mask harmful activities behind misleading buzzwords.
In her compelling presentation, Michelle explains:
- Why primary forests are essential for wildlife and biodiversity.
- The problems with tree plantations and “better logging.”
- How deforestation and forest degradation accelerate biodiversity loss.
- Why putting an end to industrial activity (including logging) in primary forests is the only path forward.
Watch the video now to learn how we can protect what remains: https://youtu.be/XpVeOEoejlw
At the end of the day, this isn’t just about trees. It’s about the choices we make as a society, the stories we believe, and the future we want to leave behind.
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