Moratorium on logging in core caribou habitat needed

Wildsight is calling for an interim moratorium on logging and road building in core southern mountain caribou habitat until permanent protections are in place.

Old Growth Logging continues

Exactly three years ago, B.C. released their Old Growth Strategic Review — and promised to implement its fourteen recommendations. Today [...]

Logging threatens Columbia Wetlands

This 180 km-long wetland, stretching from Columbia Lake to Donald, is home to more than 300 species of animals, 65 of which are designated species at risk.

BCTS to Pause Logging and Road-building in Old Growth Valley

After significant public pressure, the B.C. government and its logging agency BC Timber Sales have committed to pause logging and road-building in a remote old growth valley north of Revelstoke

Logging endangers whitebark pine in the Elk Valley

Canwel’s recent logging in a sub-alpine bowl south of Fernie included endangered whitebark pine trees.

Hikes to Behold

Put on your hiking boots, pack a water bottle and head for the hills...

Survival Guide

The legendary pow you’ve heard so much about from all those traveling friends (who used to rub your nose in it) is finally within your reach.

History of Fernie

Just over a century ago, populated seasonally by First Nations peoples, Fernie was a pristine wilderness.

Fernie clear-cuts: A public forum on private land logging

Are you worried about the clear-cutting around Fernie? If so, join Wildsight for a public forum on logging on private [...]

Save forests; Safe communities webinar

Dr. Peter Wood was hired to comb existing research and address the logging industry’s impact on climate change risks to [...]

Safeguarding a Future for Mountain Goats

Their habitat is imperilled by irresponsible land-use practices, clear-cut logging and road-building. Over and above industrial resource extraction, the recent surge in outdoor recreation (both motorized and non-motorized) has further exacerbated the toll taken on this unique creature.

Kerri Holmes Potter’s Garden Gallery Opening

Join Kerri Holmes at the Arts Station Gallery for a meet and greet and to browse her Potter's Garden Gallery Show, which will remain in the Gallery for the month of August.

Last Stand: The Vanishing Caribou Rainforest

A cinematic journey into the tragically threatened world of endangered mountain caribou, their home is the world’s largest remaining inland temperate rainforest.

ridgemont logging……

can anyone tell me why the thrashing of the side-hill (sidewinder trail) along the ridge above town just for a [...]

I Feel like I am flogging a dead horse,

Has anyone heard of a Vicky Zuffa? If so could you tell her about this website and get her to [...]

Wildsight not interested in what is fair…

Wildsight proves once and for all that they are not interested in what is fair or balanced. Of course, we [...]

Cute, cuddly, edible

From Economist.com Defending Canada’s seal hunters SUSTAINABILITY?Ç‚Äîwhether in reference to farming, logging, fisheries, medicinal plants or crocodile skins?Ç‚Äîis all the [...]

1990 Toyota 4×2 Pick-Up Truck

In excellent shape, new paint last September. New clutch in November. Tires are newer with alot of tread on them. [...]

Re: TALKIN’ PROUD – Fernie Local?

The worst part about this is that both sides are in the wrong. Give it a rest people… I don?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢t [...]

Re: Wildsight not interested in what is fair…

Its true. The wildlife is thriving in the flathead. Alot of this has to due with the huge protected area [...]

Re: Wildsight not interested in what is fair…

My name is Ryland Nelson and I work with Casey Brennan for Wildsight as well. The work that I do [...]

Re: Jumbo meets Dumbo with RDEK

"slacklocal" wrote: without the pressures from Wildsight and UNESCO they would be mining there right now. Come on now, you [...]

Re: Jumbo meets Dumbo with RDEK

There will be no logging or snowmobiling if there is a Flathead park…. And there is no mining there now… [...]