First Nations Take Control of Vancouver Island Forests
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Three First Nations on Vancouver Islands west coast have taken control of three forestry areas in Clayoquot Sound, marking a significant step towards regaining resource control. The Ahousaht, Hesquiaht, and Tla-o-qui-aht nations now manage these lands, previously part of one large licence held by MaMook Natural Resources. This globally recognized biosphere reserve includes Tofino and aims for sustainable forest use. The shift comes from an agreement with the British Columbia government, MaMook, and support from Nature United. After more than a decade of talks, the deal lets the nations prioritize ecosystem-based forestry over clear-cutting, while creating economic value from timber. Leaders like Tyson Atleo of the Ahousaht call it a long-promised step toward regaining resource control. Hesquiaht Chief Mariah Charleston is excited about reopening roads for community access to medicines and territory, sparking jobs in restoration. The nations plan strategies focused on biodiversity, carbon storage, salmon habitat repair, and ecotourism. Nature United has invested over forty million dollars recently, hoping this serves as a model for others in British Columbia. With past logging leaving major damage, the work is just beginning, but these partnerships position the nations to heal the land and build lasting benefits for their communities.
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