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Forestry – Pine Beetle
Status: In Progress
In 2007, we prepared a ground-breaking report on measures taken by the BC government to address the pine beetle infestation, which the government characterizes as the largest terrestrial crisis in the province's history.
In 2007, we prepared a ground-breaking report on measures taken by the BC government to
address the pine beetle infestation, which the government characterizes as the
largest terrestrial crisis in the province's history.
The report highlights massive waste, huge clearcuts and generally
misguided actions that jeopardize both the environment and a future timber
industry. Many healthy forests are being logged and massive amounts of usable
wood are being wasted in response to the mountain pine beetle.
Ecojustice Staff:
Devon Page, Staff Lawyer, Vancouver
Clients:
Sierra Club of
Canada-BC Chapter
BC Federation of Labour
BC Government and Service Employees’ Union
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
ForestEthics
United Steelworkers
Communications Energy and Paperworkers Union
Pulp, Paper and Woodworkers of Canada
Valhalla Wilderness Society
Western Canada Wilderness Committee
