The B.C. government has acknowledged the crisis in the province’s most iconic old-growth forests. All this took was years of people-powered pressure. But acknowledgement isn’t enough. Now, we need to keep up this pressure to force the B.C. government to take immediate action for old-growth.

The bad news is that clearcutting continues in tens of thousands of hectares of old-growth forests despite the BC NDP government’s numerous assurances. Many of these logged forests were designated as priority deferral areas that were never ultimately deferred. Instead, logging companies like Canfor and West Fraser are being favoured as the B.C. government skews and cherry-picks data to obscure the truth from the public.

Regardless of how opaque the B.C. government is with their lack of action on protecting old-growth, what we know is clear: 

1. Logging in old-growth forests is unsustainable

2. Logging continues in at-risk old-growth despite promises from the BC NDP government

3. The B.C. government must step up as a clear champion for the protection of old-growth immediately

As we head into a provincial election this fall, let’s turn up the heat and hold the government accountable for their actions. Constant, concerted and repeated pressure is the best way to make this an issue lawmakers cannot avoid — and we’re aiming to do just that with your help.

Each action you take is part of a strategic and co-ordinated effort targeting government decision-makers all across the province. From emails and phone calls to meetings with your MLA and questioning candidates at your door, our united efforts will make protecting old-growth forests a priority the B.C. government can’t ignore.