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BC Timber Zones Spark Indigenous Concern | Vancouver News
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British Columbia’s government is pushing forward with a bold new plan to split the province into three distinct forestry zones—commercial, multiple-use, and conservation—to balance economic growth with environmental protection. But First Nations leaders are sounding the alarm, calling the lack of consultation a serious violation of Indigenous rights. Meanwhile, the forestry industry applauds the move as a pathway to meet the government’s ambitious timber harvest targets. With a cabinet report expected this fall and promises of future engagement, the plan could reshape BC’s forests—but only if it includes meaningful input from those most affected.
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