More dust, tourism notable trends in 2017

Editorial
Lake Cowichan Gazette
January 3, 2018
Category: Forestry
Region: Canada, Canada West

…While not new by any stretch of the imagination, the fact that we were still talking about the problem of dust and mud coating Youbou from logging trucks heading out of the bush and through town was significant. …Also at issue was the fear that TimberWest could be getting ready to log the steep hill above the town. …Youbou residents object to logging on the spot for a number of good reasons. It would certainly impact the view (clearcuts are not known for their picturesque qualities) and thus tourism. …TimberWest did go ahead with additional paving of the road leading into town where trucks pick up the pesky dust, but community members remain dissatisfied. There is surely more to come between TimberWest and Youbou in 2018.

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