Being a voice for the forest
A guide for taking action
As human beings we are an inseparable part of the natural world.
Our existence depends on a good relationship with our non-human relatives. Unfortunately, the current model of forestry practiced in this province breaks the relationships between ourselves and nature. In British Columbia, forests are being logged at an unsustainable rate, leading to loss of biodiversity, increased carbon emissions, and human rights conflicts. Many of us are asking ourselves, “how can I make a difference?”
This guide will help you answer that question.
Your voice is important.
You are uniquely positioned to make a difference because you have local knowledge and connections in your community. You have already identified a problem, whether it’s a planned logging block, a climate impact caused by unsustainable logging, or something else altogether. Sierra Club BC has created this web page as a guide to help you with your project.
In this guide, you will find information and opportunities to learn about how to see and do things differently. We invite you to explore the different sections down below.
- Understand Indigenous jurisdiction.
- Set intentions.
- Find support from others.
- Learn about forest ecology.
- Become familiar with the forestry system.
- Take action.
- More support.
A lesson from Wild man and woman.
Teaching and artwork shared by kQwa’st’not~Charlene George of the tSouk peoples.
“Wild man and woman offer us their eyes to see the world around us differently than we presently see ~ to see with uniqueness … that uniqueness is based on us entering an intercultural relationship … this is especially true for how we enter into relationship with all beings & how to be respectful in planning our pathways forward so that we include all.”
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Action Taker’s Guide Table of Contents:
- Understand Indigenous jurisdiction.
- Set intentions.
- Find support from others.
- Learn about forest ecology.
- Become familiar with the forestry system.
- Take action.
- More support.
Featured image by TJ Watt/Ancient Forest Alliance. Artwork by kQwa’st’not~Charlene George.