British Columbia is logging its last old-growth forests. Protesters are sleeping in the road to stop it
Summary
A group of about 20 protesters in British Columbia, Canada, camped near old-growth forests to stop logging. They blocked a road to prevent a logging truck from cutting down ancient trees on Vancouver Island.Key Facts
- The protest took place in Port Renfrew on southwest Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
- Around 20 forest defenders set up tents and vehicles to block logging activities.
- Protesters positioned themselves early in the morning to stop a logging truck.
- The logging truck arrived, slowed down, then turned around without unloading.
- The protesters aimed to protect the last remaining old-growth forests in the area.
- The action was non-violent, with no confrontation between protesters and logging workers mentioned.
- Old-growth forests are trees that have grown for hundreds of years and have unique environmental value.
- This protest highlights concerns over continued logging in ancient forests despite environmental efforts.
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