old growth forests

Valuing the forest and the trees

I wanted to know more about why forest companies log original forests. Would it be possible to prioritize ecosystem health and still have a strong forest industry?

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B.C. announces 40,000-hectare Incomappleux Valley harvesting ‘deferral’ as part of old-growth forest plan

Forests minister says deferral of harvesting in valley near Revelstoke stems from old growth strategic review report, part of new approach to balance ‘status quo’ versus ‘moratorium’ camps.