Chiefs, Enviros Explore Alternatives to Logging Clayoquot Sound
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada, August 9, 2006 (ENS)
Plans to log the last pristine old growth forests of Vancouver Island's Clayoquot Sound have been shelved for the time being while First Nations and environmental groups consult on alternative economic opportunities. The forests at issue are designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Representatives from five environmental organizations and five Central Region First Nations met Tuesday in Clayoquot Sound.