SOUTH MORESBY CRISIS ALERT
Landing on HOT SPRING ISLAND
It is disconcerting that reports from our contacts in Victoria indicate that the Provincial Government is leaning toward classifying South Moresby as a Forest Recreation Area. This is a new buzz phrase for Multiple Use, which would allow logging, mining and development-as-usual, really no protection at all. It is not the park which thousands upon thousands of concerned Canadians have worked so hard for over the last decade.
Now South Moresby stands at the edge of destruction. It is our last chance to bequeath it as an essentially natural area of diverse and rare beauty, to the following generations. Our children need its 800-year-old trees, abundant wildlife, marine life, bird populations and continuous Haida culture as part of their priceless heritage.
Salmom barbeque 'Indian-style'
We cannot allow South Moresby to fade from being a major public issue. We are at the most critical turning point; politicians are now making their decision. Your sustained participation is needed to shift the balance towards preservation. South Moresby is an issue national and international importance. We must not give up. Do you want to look back if a decision to log and mine the area is made thinking "If only I had taken the time to write a letter (yes another letter) and had given a few dollars (yes another few dollars) to help. Thank you, signed IPS Directors
Salmon is caught in DARWIN SOUND
