BC Premier promises end to months-long forestry strike

December 16, 2019
Category: Today's Takeaway

BC’s ongoing forestry strike has got to end, says BC premier Horgan. In related news: loonies for loggers; contractor rally scepticism; and the Green’s perspective. Elsewhere: Nova Scotia awaits pulp mill decision; ENGO’s pan Ontario’s toxic wastewater regulations; Oregon counties feel vindicated by lawsuit; and New Brunswick premier heads to Ottawa to talk softwood lumber.

In the debate over forestry’s role in climate change: how wood buildings can help; clearcutting is part of the problem; burning wood isn’t the solution; and planting trees is the way forward for Scotland. Meanwhile, grizzly bears are on the move as Canada’s northernmost communities warm.

Finally, BC’s new UNDRIP Act raises more questions than answers.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor

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