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

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, the B.C. government has been skewing and cherry-picking data to obscure the truth from the public, thus favouring logging companies like Canfor and West Fraser.

Regardless of how opaque the B.C. government is with their lack of action on protecting old-growth, the facts are 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

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 Minister of Forests, Ravi Parmar, 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.