ONTARIO — Researchers have discovered old-growth forests nestled within Algonquin Park that have been thriving for more than 350 years, sheltering some of the oldest trees in the area. And by 2031, they could be cut down, according to a new report by the Algonquin Park Old-Growth Forest Project. …At Algonquin Park, 65% of the land is designated for “commercial logging,” according to the Wilderness Committee. “What it comes down to is it’s one of the last chunks of pristine forest,” he said. “They’re going to selectively log it and it will never be the same again.” …As part of the province’s Forest Management Planning process, old-growth was “of special consideration during the planning process” and the plan also considers other “forest values”, said Tracey Bradley, general manager at the Algonquin Forestry Authority. …“Only one per cent of the Park area is impacted by harvesting activities in any given year.”