It's Time to Save What is left!

The West Coast Trail Rainforest

Wilderness Committee Educational Report Vol.11 - No.04, Spring 1992

Act now to save B.C.'s ancient rainforests!

How you can help

Write

The Hon. Dan Miller - Minister of Forests
The Hon. John Cashore - Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks
Parliament buildings
Victoria, B.C.
V8V 1X4

Let them know your opinion concerning

  • establishing an immediate logging moratorium in the West Coast Trail Rainforest area.
  • requiring job-producing, alternative selective commercial thinning in the suitable second growth forest on southern Vancouver Island.

    • Stephen Owen - Head of the Commission on Resources and Environment (CORE)
    Stephen Owen/CORE
    7th. floor, 1802 Douglas Street
    Victoria, B.C.
    V8T 4K6

    Ask how you can participate in the land-use planning process for Vancouver Island.

    The Hon. Jean Charest - Minister of the Environment
    Ottawa, Ontario
    K1A 0H3

    Aboriginal right of title and use upheld

    WCWC recognizes that three Nuu-chah-nulth native bands, the Ohiaht, Ditidaht and Pacheenaht, have aboriginal title, rights and jurisdiction over the region proposed for preservation as the West Coast Train Rainforest. These bands were not consulted when tree farm license tenures and Pacific Rim National Park were imposed on their territory.

    In early 1992, WCWC representatives met with native leaders to explain why preservation of the natural rainforest is ecologically important. It was acknowledged that preservation of this area must be carried out in a way that directly benefits the native owners and that recognizes the just settlement of the outstanding Nuu-chah-nulth Declaration and Claim. WCWC continues to consult with the bands affected.