Citizen scientist Royann Petrell's access to bird habitat in Vancouver Island's forest is denied by court, upholding Forest Ministry and Teal Cedar Products Ltd.'s actions.

Citizen scientist Royann Petrell, studying threatened bird species in Vancouver Island's forest, faces another barrier as the B.C. Forest Practices Board rules that the Forest Ministry and Teal Cedar Products Ltd. acted lawfully in limiting her access to areas within Tree Farm Licence 46. Despite Petrell's efforts, the court denies her fight for bird habitat access.

March 13, 2024
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