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Keep the Chainsaws out of Clayoquot Sound's Old-Growth Forests
1 week 6 days ago

Flores Island, the largest island in the heart of Clayoquot Sound, is the home to some of the world’s last remaining spectacular old-growth temperate rainforests and it is at risk from logging.

Protect Cortes Island's Old Growth
3 weeks 3 hours ago

A David versus Goliath battle of epic proportions is shaping up on BC’s Cortes Island. At stake are some of the last remnants of old-growth Douglas Fir forests left anywhere in the world.

Saanich meeting shows broad support for rezoning of Sandown Racetrack
4 weeks 6 days ago

On the evening of Wednesday January 11, over 350 people filled the Presbyterian Church at 9296 East Saanich Rd to show their support for the proposed rezoning/gifting of 95 acres of ALR land

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Victoria Field Office

The Victoria office of the Wilderness Committee was established in 1989 to protect Vancouver Island’s unique wild places. Since then, we have led many successful campaigns to protect our wilderness, including the Sea to Sea Green Belt, the Sooke Hills and Carmanah Valley.

Our Victoria Office remains a strong a vibrant part of the Wilderness Committee, and the activist community in Victoria. With four full time staff members, a door to door canvas team and a bunch of volunteers we are working hard to protect Vancouver Islands old growth, our special marine ecosystems and species, and to stop climate change at its root causes. 

Please join us! Volunteer, donate or just stop on by our lovely new offices on Pandora Street!

Come buy your Holiday gifts, cards and calendars at the Wilderness Committee. Our store is open from 10-5 Tuesday through Thursday. Come Visit!

Campaigns

Stop Old Growth Logging

British Columbia, Canada is home to some of the Earth's most spectacular, ancient temperate forests, including the world's largest Douglas fir tree (the Red Creek Fir) and second-largest western red cedar tree (the Cheewhat Cedar).

Wild Salmon

Wild Pacific salmon – Sockeye, Coho, Chinook, Chum and Pink – are the lifeblood of the West Coast, supporting Orcas, Grizzlies, other wildlife, forests, First Nations, coastal communities and tourism. Wild salmon are in trouble.

Coal Mining in BC

 Most Canadians are not aware that coal mining is rapidly expanding in Canada. This extremely problematic industry can and must be stopped.  Coal has been known as a dirty fuel for generations.  Burning coal contributes significantly to poor air quality, and can have serious health impacts in the communities next to coal mines or coal fired power plants.

Clayoquot Sound

Since the early 1980s the Wilderness Committee has been working with like-minded environmental groups to protect the intact ancient forested valleys of Clayoquot Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island. (see map)

We are seeking protection for 68,000 hectares of ancient forests.

The Climate Crisis

Climate change is already having a profound impact on our environment, our economy, and our society, and the impact is growing. It’s time to end our dependence on fossil fuels and build a climate-friendly world. Together, we can grow the movement that makes better transportation, food supply and energy solutions a reality.

Make Your Voice Heard

Protect Cortes Island's Old Growth

Island Timeberlands, owned by its parent company Brookfield Asset Management have secured the timber rights to a large portion of old growth on Cortes Island. The cutting has been stalled for now but we need to make sure that the sensitive ecosystems are protected.

Islanders have managed to protect the island from logging for decades but this time Timberland looks like they are serious about cutting down some of the last old growth Douglas Fir left anywhere. If this proceeds, it would be a huge blow to the ecosystem and watersheds of the island.

Write to the CEO of Island Timberland Darshan Sihota and their parent company Brookfield Asset Management CEO Bruce Flatt, the Minister of Forests Steve Thomson and local MLA Claire Trevena now to ask for the protection of the forests and watersheds on Cortes Island. 

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Wilderness Committee hosting candlelight vigil tonight as Canada bails on Kyoto Accord
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 (All day)
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