The Clear Cut

Check out the first part of our conversation with Canadian conservationist Harvey Locke, currently senior advisor for the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative and Nature Needs Half. 
 
In our sit-down with Harvey, we discuss the “next big idea”. Why is conservation so important for climate change, and where do Canada’s forests fit into that? Listen now to find out!

You can find out more about Harvey and his work on his website.

Make sure to check out the show notes on the podcast webpage for more links and helpful resources.

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We return to the third and final chapter of our conversation with David, Registered Professional Forester and General Manager for Wahkohtowin Development GP, to imagine a future for forestry that truly embodies the spirit of coexistence with Indigenous People and nature.

How do we capture the complete value of the forest and be less wasteful? How can Indigenous innovations and technologies be utilized?

Ultimately, can we have an honourable harvest, like David says, use the ‘tongue and the nose’ and not just the ‘hindquarters’ to maximize utilization of the forest?

You can find out more about David and the work that he does at Wahkohtowin Development GP website.

Make sure to check out the show notes on the podcast webpage for more links and helpful resources.

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In this action-packed sequel, Anastasia Lintner, non-practicing lawyer and co-founder of Backloop Institute, helps us understand the legal frameworks and how they have changed over time with regards to forestry and Indigenous Peoples.

And of course, we dive back into our conversation with David to talk more about meaningful consultation, Canada’s Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and going beyond minimum forestry regulatory guidelines to pursue a better path to coexistence among people and with nature.

Stay tuned for a second episode with David, coming to all streaming platforms next Wednesday, November 15th!

You can find out more about David and the work that he does at Wahkohtowin Development GP website.

Make sure to check out the show notes on the podcast webpage for more links and helpful resources.

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Indigenous People in Canada have been stewards of the forests since time immemorial. And because industrial-scale logging happens on Indigenous land, it’s imperative that we discuss how we collectively, as Treaty Partners, better our relationships and build a path to coexistence.

In this episode, we sit down with David Flood, Registered Professional Forester and General Manager for Wahkohtowin Development GP. We break down why forest management in Canada needs to be informed by Indigenous systems of knowing, and what meaningful consultation with Indigenous Peoples truly looks like.

Stay tuned for a second episode with David, coming to all streaming platforms next Wednesday, November 15th!

You can find out more about David and the work that he does at the Wahkohtowin Development GP website.

Make sure to check out the show notes on the podcast webpage for more links and helpful resources.

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Are you enjoying listening to The Clear Cut, and learning about all things Canadian Forestry? In this special episode, join hosts Janet Sumner and Kaya Adleman as we unpack what we’ve heard so far. 

We’ll reflect on all the important themes from our previous episodes: forest fires, the rationale behind logging, barriers to policy change and potential solutions! We’ll also discuss some of the important questions we have and look for answers. If you’re feeling in need of a recap, and a preview of what’s to come, this is an episode you don’t want to miss! 

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A rapidly warming climate and the decline of many at-risk species, impacts that are being felt around the world, are no stranger to Canada’s forests. The Canadian Forest sector, which is dependent on the health of Canada’s forests, is a billion dollar industry with important choices to make. We sit down with François Dufresne, president of the Canadian Forest Stewardship Council (FSC Canada) to talk about how Canadian forestry can evolve with the current circumstances, and where forest certification can play a role in the transition.

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In April of this year, the Office of the Auditor General of Canada released a report, indicating that the Canadian government did not report the greenhouse gas emissions from human activities on forests clearly. Why is this? How does Canada count its greenhouse gas emissions from forestry, and how should it be different? We asked the team at the NRDC and Nature Canada, who have been working on this issue and have published a series of reports, detailing the flaws in Canada’s forest carbon accounting methods and what the forest sector’s emissions really are.

Read the reports here:

Missing the Forest

Lost in the Woods

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How did forest management in Ontario start? How did it evolve over time? What is the rationale behind it, and where does it stand today? We sit down with our very own, Wildlands Senior Forest Conservation Manager, Dave Pearce to unpack all of this, and explore some ways to push for a more sustainable system.

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British Columbia often falls at the epicenter of high-profile forestry issues in Canada. From massive wildfires to contentious protests, the story of BC forestry is operatic. We dive into the saga with UBC Professor Dr. Peter Wood, who explains the relationships between industry, government, and society and how they’ve developed over the years. We’ll uncover the green veil of ‘Sustainable Forest Management’, and discuss ways to get to a system that works in the interest of people and nature.

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British Columbia often falls at the epicenter of high-profile forestry issues in Canada. From massive wildfires to contentious protests, the story of BC forestry is operatic. We dive into the saga with UBC Professor Dr. Peter Wood, who explains the relationships between industry, government, and society and how they’ve developed over the years. We’ll uncover the green veil of ‘Sustainable Forest Management’, and discuss ways to get to a system that works in the interest of people and nature.

Support the show

https://wildlandsleague.org/theclearcut/