Logging has begun in the publicly owned Nanoose Bay Forest, also known as DL33. See this TV news story, and this TV news story. The rare Coastal Douglas-fir (CDR) forest has been recognized for its endangered forest and wetland ecosystems.
For almost two years the Wilderness Committee has been fighting logging in this threatened ecosystem. And yet, yesterday, the chainsaws started cutting, starting with some of the biggest trees. See this report from the field by Tria Donaldson, Wilderness Committee campaigner.
DL33 is a small parcel of land, but it is a forest of international importance. Only six per cent of Coastal Douglas-fir forests remain on crown land. Of those forests even less is old growth. Because of its rareness, and because of the biodiversity present, DL33 is an ecosystem of global importance. Several red listed species call this area home, including red legged tree frogs.
We will not give up fighting to protect this forest. Please join us today to make a stand for DL33 and the remaining Coastal Douglas-fir forests in BC.
Logging was halted yesterday, but is set to resume this morning. Stay tuned to wildernesscommittee.org for the latest updates and action alerts.
Tria Donaldson | Pacific Coast Campaigner
Wilderness Committee
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