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Logging threatens largest Douglas fir on earth, activists say
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 (All day) - Globe & Mail

When the Red Creek Fir was a mere sapling, Leif Erickson established the first Viking settlements in North America and William the Conqueror invaded England and

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Logging threatens ancient tree World's largest Douglas fir at risk of blowdown
Friday, August 27, 2010 (All day) - Victoria Times Colonist

Logging operations are creeping closer to the largest Douglas fir in the world and environmentalists fear the 1,000-year-old tree will be left vulnerable to blowdown and its value as a tourist

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Mayor protects old growth
Thursday, August 26, 2010 (All day) - Alberni Valley News

If the Western Canada Wilderness Committee wants to halt old growth logging and log exports, then Port Alberni Mayor Ken McRae has got something to say about it first.

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Holding out hope to save lot from logging
Thursday, August 26, 2010 (All day) - Parksville Qualicum Beach

District Lot 33 got some out-of-town visitors last week, the controversial Nanoose Bay land slated for logging, as the NDP forest critic flew in for a tour along with the national campaign director

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Park protection comes at a cost
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 (All day) - Victoria Times Colonist

If you're heading out to enjoy B.C.'s park system this week, take a moment to reflect on the fact that the province has made a huge effort over the years to save much of our wilderness.

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Forest interests conflict
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 (All day) - Alberni Valley Times
Mayor wants to log old growth

When it comes to old-growth forests, Mayor Ken McRae is looking out for jobs and industry when he promotes logging.

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Gov't mismanaging parks: A-G
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 (All day) - The Vancouver Province

 

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Mayor McRae To Face Foy
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 (All day) - Westcoaster
Mayor Ken McRae wants to meet with environmental leader Joe Foy and discuss his group's desire to ban old-growth logging.
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Fight is on to save unique Nanoose forest from logging
Monday, August 23, 2010 (All day) - Nanaimo Daily News
'Anyone with half a brain would know it's time to stop killing these types of forests'
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Mining, logging halt urged to help caribou recover
Saturday, August 21, 2010 (All day) - Winnipeg Free Press

Environmentalists want the Manitoba government to order an immediate year-long pause on logging and mining in a sweeping area northwest of Grass River Provincial Park to help woodland caribou recov

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