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Participants of the Save Old Growth Forests protest in Revelstoke march down McKenzie.

Day of action against old growth logging finds support in Revelstoke

By Lys Morton ● Latest News ● Oct 4, 2023

Revelstoke conservation group Wildsight, called on B.C. to take further actions on old growth logging promises.

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Interview: Downie Timber CEO Nick Arkle on B.C. old-growth review process

By Aaron Orlando ● Latest News ● May 24, 2022

Nick Arkle, CEO of Revelstoke-based mills Downie Timber and Selkirk Cedar, discusses adaptations to changes brought about by the ongoing B.C. old growth policy review process.

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Anti-old growth logging group plans highway blockades in Revelstoke starting April 4

By Aaron Orlando ● Latest News ● Apr 3, 2022

Group opposing old growth logging says it plans blockades of the Trans-Canada Highway in Revelstoke starting on April 4, saying it expects its actions will lead to arrests of those participating.

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B.C. announces logging deferrals for 2.6 million hectares of old growth

By Bailey Gingras-Hamilton ● Latest News ● Nov 2, 2021

Following the release of the old growth Technical Advisory Panel findings, the B.C. government is deferring the logging of 2.6 million hectares of old growth. The province is consulting affected Indigenous communities about the deferrals, and future management plans.

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Old Growth Revylution launches art auction to fund blockade efforts

By Bailey Gingras-Hamilton ● Latest News ● Aug 11, 2021

The group has reestablished their blockade on Bigmouth Forest Service Road, and plans on remaining in the area until policy reform demands are met.

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Old-growth logging opponents announce forest road blockade north of Revelstoke

By Bailey Gingras-Hamilton ● Latest News ● Jul 7, 2021

The newly formed Old Growth Revylution is organizing the blockade, located 122 kilometers north of Revelstoke on the Bigmouth Forestry Service Road.

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Old-growth logging protesters organizing for potential blockade in Revelstoke area

By Aaron Orlando ● Latest News ● Jul 5, 2021

New group plans rally and announcement at Revelstoke City Hall steps on July 7 and is recruiting volunteers for a potential blockade in the region.

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July 1 Revelstoke Courthouse rally opposes old-growth logging

By Aaron Orlando ● Latest News ● Jul 1, 2021

July 1 Revelstoke Courthouse rally protests old-growth logging in the Inland Temperate Rainforest, seeks faster change to government policy.

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Rally against old-growth logging set for Revelstoke Courthouse on Canada Day

By Bailey Gingras-Hamilton ● Latest News ● Jun 29, 2021

From Grizzly Plaza to the courthouse, demonstrators will march in solidarity with old-growth defenders and Indigenous communities.

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Revelstoke residents rally for old growth forests

By Bailey Gingras-Hamilton ● Latest News ● May 30, 2021

Residents gathered in Grizzly Plaza in Revelstoke on May 30 for a protest supporting old-growth forest preservation.

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