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Gates Rise as First Nations Weigh Conservation and Economy | Vancouver News
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BC’s government has approved logging gates in the Walbran Valley — a critical old-growth forest area near the protected Carmanah Valley — sparking outrage from environmentalists who say it cuts off public access and hampers science. But the story is far more complex: the land sits within First Nations territories, and some nations, like Pacheedaht and Huu-ay-aht, are directly involved in forestry through partnerships and industry ownership. While conservationists push back, First Nations leaders like Chief Jeff Jones argue that logging supports their economy and self-determination, with plans to manage resources sustainably. The province’s “conservation financing” proposal — offering cash to offset lost revenue — is welcomed but conditional on First Nations’ own decisions, not provincial mandates.
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