Write Wild - Save Nanoose Bay Forest

Listing in the top four of threatedned ecosystems in Canada, the Coastal Douglas fir zone has an incredible variety of life and are found nowhere else. This ecosystem has a Mediterranean-like climate, with trees such as Coastal Douglas fir, arbutus and Garry oak, and is filled with rare and at-risk species like the marbled murrelet and alligator lizard.

The Nanoose Bay Forest, or DL33, is a stunning example of this endangered ecosytem and it is under immediate threat from logging.

The 150 acres of Nanoose Bay Forest are home to 200-300 year Douglas Firs, the veteran red-cedars and sensitive wetlands. The forest is home to many rare and threatened species.

The BC government has granted harvesting rights on the 150 acres of Crown land and logging is already under way!

Please write NOW to Premier Christy Clark and Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Steve Thomson and urge them to immediately stop logging this important piece of Coastal Douglas Fir Forests, and to protect all the remaining Coastal Douglas Fir Old Growth in the province.

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Some points to consider:

This ecosystem is recognized as at risk from extinction. Only one half of one percent of relatively undisturbed forests remains, far below what scientists recommend ensuring this eco-system’s survival.
Only 7 per cent of this precious ecosystem is on crown land, where government has the power to protect it.
Nanoose Bay Forest is a remarkable example of Coastal Douglas Fir Forest, and home to maturing second growth forests, and old growth Douglas Fir and Red Cedar elements.
The streams that run through Nanoose Forest are important tributaries to Nanoose Creek, which is spawning ground for wild coho and chum salmon. The wetlands throughout the forest are home to red-legged tree frogs, a threatened species. The biodiversity on this site cannot be replaced.
Many local governments have joined the call to protect this forest, including the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities, and the Nanaimo Regional District.
We need to protect Nanoose Bay Forest, and all remaining Coastal Douglas Fir forests.

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Submitted by sven on Tue, 01/26/2010 - 23:30