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Habitat Loss Listed as Greatest Threat to BC’s Grizzlies

Justin Goulet — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 17:41:22 +0000

The Office of the Auditor General of British Columbia says the greatest risk to grizzly bears is not the hunt, but rather the degradation of grizzly bear habitat. The Office […]

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Negotiator of Great Bear Rainforest legacy pleased with attention

David Boles — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 01:24:11 +0000

One of the negotiators of the Great Bear Rainforest legacy is welcoming the international recognition the agreement is receiving.

The legacy was officially recognized as part of The Queen's Commonwealth Canopy Initiative ceremony at Buckingham Palace yesterday.

The initiative raises awareness of work being done in commonwealth countries to conserve forests for future generations.

Dallas Smith, who was one of the negotiators who worked to develop the legacy, says he was pleased to see the legacy selected for this kind of international recognition.

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Smith says he hopes the work done on the Great Bear Rainforest can serve as an example both within Canada and internationally.

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Great Bear Rainforest recognized at Buckingham Palace

David Boles — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 21:31:23 +0000

The Great Bear Rainforest legacy received international recognition Tuesday at Buckingham Palace. The legacy is being included as part of The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy Initiative, which raises awareness of work being done […]

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New trust to help the Great Bear Rainforest

Sarah Nolette — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 18:21:39 +0000

A new trust has been established to help the Great Bear Rainforest.

The million-dollar trust was established to commemorate the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and to celebrate the endorsement of the rainforest under the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy Initiative.

Minister of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations, Steve Thomson says the goal of the trust is to raise awareness of the rainforest.

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Thomson says he's pleased to see the Great Bear Rainforest agreement receive international attention as an example of how to find a balance between protecting the environment and economic interests.

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New landmark agreement for the Great Bear Rainforest

Sarah Nolette — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 19:17:41 +0000

The Great Bear Rain Forest is a global treasure, and under the new landmark agreement, it will be better protected.

Premier Christy Clark says it covers 6.4 hectares, and is the largest intact rain forest in the world.

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Clark says the remaining 15% will help support coastal logging and economic opportunity for first nation, and continue their tradition to make a living off the land.
As well they've signed a reconciliation protocol that includes a greater stake in the forest sector, and an end of the grizzly hunt in coastal First Nation traditional territories.

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Saving B.C. Wolves

Sarah Nolette — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 19:18:48 +0000

Pacific Wild is fighting to end the wolf cull in the province.
And Miley Cyrus and her brother Braison came to island to join the battle.
The government of B.C. is trying to help the declining population of caribou, but have put an emphasized on predator control.

So, over the weekend, the group along with the Cyrus' and members of the Kitasoo First Nation traveled up north to the Great Bear Rainforest for research.
Pacific Wild director of multi-media April Bencze says Miley Cyrus learned a lot from the trip.

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Bencze says what's causing the rapid population decline in caribou is habitat loss, and the best way to help the animals is to protect it.

Photo courtesy: pacificwild.org

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