Clearcut logging planned near Williston Lake stirs concern
Hudson's Hope officials pressed Canfor and the Ministry of Forests after a meeting about five year plans to clearcut blocks around Williston Lake. Canfor outlined harvests of 60 to 70 hectare blocks within 50 meters of the high water mark, while Forestry stressed 50 meter buffers around watersheds. Officials noted past warnings on blowdown and highlighted potential tourism impacts.
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Williston Lake
Hudson’s Hope
Canfor
Ministry of Forests
Mark Feldinger
Chetwynd
Sam Kosolowsky
Dave Parminter
Parminter
Dunlevy Road
Feldinger
Cantor
Pincher Creek
Community groups plan PITCH IN campaign in La district
In Chetwynds the Rendezvous 92 program and PITCH IN effort aim to boost civic pride as Aldermen discuss sustainability and logging issues. A public planning meeting is set for April 1 in council chambers to organize the campaign with local organizations urged to send representatives. A public open house on April 9 in Hudson's Hope will let residents question forestry officials.
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Chetwynds
Canada
Feldinger
Parminter
Hudson’s Hope
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Alderman Ron Girard
Gwen Johansson
Ald
Kosolowsky
Gething Creek
Ald. Kosolowsky
Dawson Creek Forest District
Ald. Johansson
By Chuck Stiles
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