A petition to stop a logging operation in the North Okanagan is gaining momentum. As of March 25 more than 2,200 people had signed the e-petition that is in opposition to a proposed 24-hectare cut block scheduled to start this summer at the end of Hartnell Road in the North BX area of Vernon. “The impacted area (KV8RF) is along and over Brookside Creek. Forestry plans to clear a significant amount of very old cedar and fir trees along the steep Brookside Creek catchment area. It will be highly visible from the many communities in Vernon,” the petition says. The petition, that was started by Regan Truscott, says there are also numerous hiking trails in the area that are frequented year round by walkers and hikers, skiers, mountain bikers and motor sport enthusiasts. “This cut block will negatively impact those who walk or recreate in this area,” the petition says.