Is clear cut logging of large areas good stewardship of our land?
I am so very sad that the logging practices in British Columbia appear to be without any respect for the land and environment with profit the only standard. We take and take and take from Mother Earth and what do we give back? Do we ever even give thanks?
When the Idle No More rally took place in Penticton, I heard Native leaders young and old speaking so eloquently of how they want to leave things here a little better than they found them for future generations. I was raised with this ethic burned into my very being and I was so inspired by their passion and clarity.
The giant proposed clear cutting to take place on Green Mountain and what has already been done around Apex Mountain Resort cannot be a good thing for the eco system, water shed, possible erosion and flooding downstream. It certainly makes a statement about the thoughtless disrespect and arrogance towards the land by the people who want the harvest. This could be a very, very bitter harvest if allowed to proceed.
There are better ways to carry out logging that are more gentle on the land and that future generations will look back upon with respect and gratitude for the people who stewarded the forests.
Suzie Anderson
