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British Columbia permits logging in remaining old-growth forests, reversing conservation policy amid criticism over ecology and transparency.
British Columbia’s logging agency has approved harvesting remnant old-growth forests in the northwest, reversing a prior conservation policy.
A government briefing note confirms the change, citing First Nations’ lack of support for previous deferrals and economic pressures from re-engineering timber sales.
The move allows logging even in stands that don’t meet official old-growth criteria, drawing criticism from ecologists and former foresters who say it undermines ecological integrity, biodiversity, and long-term sustainability.
Critics also highlight a lack of transparency, insufficient data, and a failure to align with a recent provincial review calling for improved forest stewardship.
The policy shift has not been reflected on the government’s public website.
La Columbia Británica permite la tala en los bosques de crecimiento antiguo restantes, revirtiendo la política de conservación en medio de críticas sobre la ecología y la transparencia.