Value of Old Forests Talk with Andy MacKinnon
An enthusiastic crowd packed the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre Longhouse on April 19, 2024 to hear a talk by well-known ecologist and author, Andy MacKinnon. He spoke on a topic important to many of us: the value of old forests and biodiversity. The night was hosted by the CCF in collaboration with the Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment (AWARE) with additional support from the Whistler Community Foundation.
MacKinnon shared key insights and recent research that highlighted the values of old forests described in New Future for Old Forests – A Strategic Review of How BC Manages for Old Forests Within Its Ancient Ecosystems. The report was submitted to the Minister of Forests in April 2020 by Al Gorley and Garry Merkel after traversing the province gathering information for two years.
Value of Old Forests Presentation
MacKinnon emphasized that we still have much to learn about old forest ecosystems and that citizens can share their thoughts with local community forests to shape how the forest is managed. The CCF shares that sentiment!
