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Expert Warning
Environmental analysts report ongoing logging in areas promised for protection, citing regulatory failures.
Expert Report Published
New analysis alleges that logging of high-priority old growth has continued despite protection promises.
Indigenous Support Funding
Province allocates $25 million to support First Nations in making deferral decisions.
Deferral Process Announced
B.C. government identifies 2.6 million hectares of at-risk old growth for potential deferral.
Deferral Intent Announced
B.C. announces plans to defer 2.6 million hectares of at-risk old growth pending First Nations consultation.
Strategic Review Released
The Old Growth Strategic Review calls for an immediate 'paradigm shift' in forest management.
OGSR Report Released
Independent panel submits 14 recommendations to protect old-growth forests.
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Environmental experts are accusing the British Columbia government of failing to uphold its promises to protect ancient forests despite high-profile deferral commitments. Critics argue that regulatory loopholes and a lack of transparency are allowing the harvest of high-productivity old growth to continue at an unsustainable pace.
Environmental experts are sounding the alarm as the British Columbia government continues to issue logging permits for old-growth forests, contradicting previous conservation pledges. This regulatory disconnect highlights significant enforcement gaps and poses legal risks for forestry firms navigating evolving environmental standards.
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