Clear-cutting Fairy Creek, they say, could wreak havoc on the local environment, threatening species diversity and exacerbating flooding in the San Juan River Basin. Swell of action to defend old growthsThis week's demonstration follows recent protests outside NDP MLA offices and a two-week-long hunger strike to raise awareness over the loss of old-growth forests across B.C. forests are suitable for growing very large trees like those found in Fairy Creek. Besides safeguarding Fairy Creek, protestors have pushed for the release of a recent government review on old-growth forest habitats in the province. An emailed statement from Forest Minister Doug Donaldson's office also noted that "about two thirds" of the Fairy Creek watershed is already protected by the Marbled Murrelet Wildlife Habitat Area.

Source: CBC News August 14, 2020 23:15 UTC