Episode 243
Ep 243: Who speaks for the trees?
Deferrals in old growth logging and Green fractures
PolitiCoast · Ian Bushfield, Scott de Lange Boom
June 11, 20211h 15m
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Show Notes
The 3 nations surrounding Fairy Creek have asked for, and received, a deferral on old growth logging in their territories but the protesters aren’t backing down yet. And a prominent Green MP jumps ship suggesting deeper troubles in the party.
Links
Segment 1
- Old growth harvesting deferred in Fairy Creek, Walbran areas | BC Gov News
- BC agrees to defer old-growth logging for 2 years in Fairy Creek and central Walbran areas
- Squamish Nation calls on B.C. to halt old-growth logging in traditional territories
- Tahltan and BC further their vision of shared prosperity | BC Gov News
Segment 2
Quick takes
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