Fortress Mountain Holdings Ltd. has officially released its proposal for a new All-Seasons Resort.
New Plan for Parks Released
The Government of Alberta has released a new Plan for Parks and a new Crown Land Recreation and Conservation Strategy. Here’s our take.
Critical Habitat and Industry Lobbying Part 4: How DFO Allows Critical Habitat Destruction
In Part 3 of this series, we described the extent of forest industry lobbying on Fisheries and Species at Risk. In this post, we’ll be exploring some of the intent, content, and outcomes of this lobbying effort.
DFO Issuing Permit for Highwood Bridge
DFO has issued a permit under the Species at Risk Act allowing the destruction of critical habitat to facilitate 14 river and stream crossings, including the reconstruction of the previously illegally built Highwood bridge. This decision enables West Fraser Cochrane to begin the first stage of its logging plan in the area.
MD of Taber Reversing Course on Municipal Public Grassland Protection?
Native grasslands in Taber, Alberta, at risk from irrigation expansion.
32% Increased Cut Level Sought by West Fraser in Southern Alberta
West Fraser is seeking a 32% increase in the amount of logging volume they are allowed to cut in the Crowsnest FMA ——despite the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan stating that forest management in this ecologically important region MUST prioritize watershed protection.
The C5 Forest Management Plan: Provide your Feedback
West Fraser Cochrane is working on a Forest Management Plan and you can provide input.
New Report: Critical Habitat loss in Southern Alberta continues, despite federal protections
In recent months, we’ve explained how the convoluted definitions of Critical Habitat, the flawed Species at Risk permitting process, and lobbying by the forestry industry … Read More
How to: Fact-check the Minister of Energy and Minerals
In case you received a disheartening (and disingenuous) response when you sent a letter demanding the moratorium on coal be reinstated, here’s a simple guide … Read More
Changes to Alberta’s Wildlife Act lack evidence of effectively reducing human-bear conflict
The Government of Alberta has reinstated hunting as a management tool for ‘problem’ grizzly bears.