![]() ![]() Two new logging roads are also under construction on the mountain as we speak. The logging on Edinburgh Mountain adds to the approximately 75 hectares of ancient forest already logged by Teal Jones that has further fragmented what was once almost 1,500 hectares of stunning, intact ancient rainforest. “Old-growth forests once teeming with life and some of Canada’s largest trees are being destroyed, never to be seen again in our lifetime. “These images provide a glimpse into the shocking situation that’s playing out all over BC’s south coast,” stated Ancient Forest Alliance campaigner and photographer TJ Watt, who captured the images. The photos, taken before logging commenced and then after most of the clearcutting was completed, reveal the felling of exceptional ancient forest, including giant redcedars and rare, ancient Douglas-fir trees within a 15.6 hectare cutblock. Before-and-after images taken by conservationists with the Ancient Forest Alliance highlight the destructive impacts of recent clearcut logging by the Teal Jones Group on Edinburgh Mountain, a “hotspot” of high conservation, scenic, and recreational value near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island. Port Renfrew, BC – Old-growth clearcutting approved by the NDP government has now marred the scenic view from the popular bridge over the Gordon River by the Avatar Grove, one of the most popular nature tourism destinations in BC. The scenic view from the Gordon River bridge at Avatar Grove looking towards the old-growth forest on Edinburgh Mountain before and after logging. Support MP Weiler’s Motion to Protect Old-Growth. ![]() Ancient Forest/ Chun T’oh Whudujut Provincial Park.Before & After Logging – Caycuse Watershed.Tahsis: Endangered Old-Growth Above Town.Canada’s Most Impressive Tree – Flores Island.Grove of Giant Cedars Clearcut in Quatsino Sound.Me & Ann making dinner or something in the "whimsical" kitchenĪlex & his Dad led us on a trek towards Rugged Mt. There were no tortillas to be found, so Ann & I made them for Ralphs fish tacos Our limited treks together were always a gift. ![]() I have to explore nature and if a cougar enjoyed her meal at my expense, I wouldn't find that a bad way to go.I did bump into a bear in the bushes one day though! Good neighbor Brenda was about the only one who was up for the adventures I enjoyed and she was not often around. Constant warnings from the locals wouldn't keep me from exploring. ![]() My leg dropped into one once all the way to my hip! Cougars are hungrier there and when bending over to harvest a shroomie it is common to feel watched by one. The terrain is so different from Mariposa & Yosemite! The ferns can be above ones head and holes that drop into the unknown including caves can be under those ferns. Exploring and bushwhacking the rainforest alone had its challenges. It had its hardships with work on the cottage and being away from my backyard near Yosemite for four months, but the exploring, making new friends were great and having visitors come from home was awesome. This year in Tahsis was probably the most joyous for me. ![]()
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