Mark Worthing is the Coastal Projects Lead for Sierra Club BC and is an incredibly well-spoken, intelligent, and inspirational guy doing some really important work for our forests, indigenous nations, and the world at large.  He & I sat down to chat about the connections between forests and politics, and in this chat we cover quite a bit - Government / Industry ties that create forestry policy and the hype behind deferrals, the shortcomings of conservation groups in the past, what indigenous sovereignty looks like and how we can break down the barriers of colonization that still exist today, and even some more philosophical conversation around the concept of 'optimism' and what keeps him moving forward through what can often be very heavy, heartbreaking work.  

This chat may contain some sensitive talking points or perspectives, but I feel that it is really important for us all to embrace the discomfort that comes with these conversations.  These are incredible important issues that will only ever be solved through active, engaged participation and working through these uncomfortable scenarios together, so that we can all work to create a world that benefits us all.  Let's embrace that goal by learning and growing together.

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