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BFWSS WATERSHED REPORT RELEASED MARCH 2021
This report points out what is wrong in the Boundary forests, how the current forestry system is negatively impacting our watershed and...
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Oct 16, 20234 min read
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WATERLOGGED – A SHORT-FILM ABOUT FLOODS AND FORESTRY
This short film, directed, produced, shot and edited by Daniel J. Pierce, covers the connection between the 2018 Grand Forks flood and ...
boundaryforest
Oct 15, 20231 min read
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HEART WRENCHING ANIMATED GRAPHIC OF BOUNDARY LOGGING 1965-2020
Click here to see the devastation that logging has done to the Boundary Watershed since 1965. The logging continues at the same rate it...
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Oct 15, 20231 min read
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In Memoriam: Ray Travers, RPF (ret)
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Ray Travers, RPF (ret), passed away on July 23, 2021. Ray acted as Content Advisor...
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Jul 24, 20211 min read
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Citizens Report Demands Better Forestry Practices
BFWSS WATERSHED REPORT RELEASED MARCH 17, 2021 (links below) This report points out what is wrong in the Boundary forests, how the ...
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Mar 23, 20211 min read
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Cumulative Effects Study
The Cumulative Effects Study for the Boundary has been released. You can access it here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/n...
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Feb 6, 20211 min read
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John Horgan MLA, We Need Trees to Climb!
Reforming forestry management in BC requires the support of senior government staff. If government decision-makers have ties to industry...
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Nov 22, 20202 min read
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Who has more influence on the BC government? Citizens or paid forestry lobbyists?
Guest author Marlene Johnston of Lardeau Valley, BC A quick review of the BC Lobbyists Registry reveals that the “Forest Industry”...
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Aug 26, 20204 min read
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Dear Sirs and Madams, Ban Old Growth Logging!
Below is the letter we sent to our government representatives calling for a ban on old growth forests. This issue is gaining momentum...
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Aug 22, 20206 min read
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The Kettle Watershed Needs a Rest
What happens when forests are overlogged? Does the BC government know? Does Interfor know? What are the limits to an ecosystem’s ...
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Aug 12, 20201 min read
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When Too Many Forests are Cut Down
Op-ed by Jennifer Houghton I’ve been out in the mountains north of Grand Forks for the past 4 days. Two of our dedicated forest...
boundaryforest
Jul 27, 20202 min read
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Rail Operator Plans to Discontinue Grand Forks Laurier Section of Rail Line
On June 10, 2020 the Boundary Creek Times published this online article: https://www.boundarycreektimes.com/news/rail-operator-plans-to-d...
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Jun 11, 20201 min read
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BFWSS Submission for Interfor TFL#8
The BFWSS team has created a submission to provide input on Interfor’s TFL#8. This submission was sent to the Chief Forester of BC and...
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Jun 9, 20202 min read
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RDKB declares State of Local Emergency for entire Boundary area
RDKB Statement: https://emergency.rdkb.com/Current-Emergencies/2020-Freshet Kettle River forecasts: USGS at Ferry...
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May 30, 20201 min read
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BFWSS Meets with Interfor to Discuss TFL#8
Wednesday, May 12, 2020 members of the BFWSS Board of Directors met via Zoom with representatives of Interfor to discuss submitting...
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May 13, 20201 min read
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BFWSS submission on Woodlot License #1769 Plan
Here is the input BFWSS submitted on Woodlot License #1769 From: Boundary Forest Watershed Stewardship Society To: Atlas Information...
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May 11, 20202 min read
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Minister Donaldson Describes Forests as “Feedstock”
An op-ed by Jennifer Houghton, President of Boundary Forest Watershed Stewardship Society The Boundary Forest Watershed Stewardship...
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May 8, 20205 min read
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Interview: Erik Piikkila – ecoforestry, value-added, benefits of old growth
Part 1 of an interview with Erik Piikkila the Forest and Ecosystem Ecologist and Forester in Training hired by BFWSS to co-write a report...
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May 1, 20201 min read
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How Much Has Been Logged 1971-2017
Why talk about forestry when the town floods? This map demonstrates how much of the Boundary watershed has been clear cut since 1971....
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Apr 29, 20201 min read
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Earth Day Message
Hopefully some of you will be aware of earth day today and reflect on what the earth has to offer us and how we might contribute...
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Apr 22, 20201 min read
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