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One of the largest intact, unprotected old growth forests we have on the east coast of Vancouver Island lies just east of Sayward. This is a rare temperate rainforest with massive and ancient trees.This area is part of the Prince of Wales range with the towering Mount H'Kusam, which is one of the most beautiful recreational areas on the entire island – popular for skiing, mountaineering, and hiking. It is also home to some of the world’s largest and oldest trees, including the recently felled yellow cedar “General Buxton”, which had a 2.79 metre diameter
Cape Mudge Forestry/We Wai Kai has proposed 13 cut blocks in this intact old growth forest. It is steep terrain, possibly calling for heli logging.
Recent amendments to the Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA) require Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) holders to make a Forest Operations Map available for public review and comment as part of the cutting/road permit review and approval process. The Forest Operations Map (FOM) is intended to enhance transparency of operational planning and to provide engagement opportunities for interested members of the public, and community stakeholders. On the relevant map you will find three separate proposed areas (FOMs) on which to comment.
Commenting is open for the public until April 16, 2026 to share their thoughts on the Forest Operations Map: fom.nrs.gov.bc.ca/public/projects.
For more information on FOM guidelines visit the Government of BC Natural Resources Stewardship webpage at tinyurl.com/35cajkej
If this logging proceeds, it will be catastrophic to the remaining old growth on the island. Large patches of intact forest like this are nearly extinct here.
Many people fear trees, especially big trees, and old trees. Join us on this guided walk and overcome those fears. Verna Mumby (ISA certified arborist), will take us through the basics of tree bio-mechanics; how trees dance and move, how they withstand wind loads, and the importance of tree roots. Understand how trees help each other during storms and how they communicate. This walk will take place in Filberg Park, Comox, on April 11th, from 11 a.m. to 12:30.This walk is on flat ground, on grass and well maintained paths. Check the weather and
choose appropriate outerwear. The workshop will be cancelled in the event of strong
winds and heavy rain.
REGISTRATION required on our events page; cvnature.ca/events/ This event is free. Donations welcome.
For more information, to add your name to a waitlist or to cancel your reservation, email: . Details re meeting place will be sent to registrants.
This should be a fascinating look into the secret life of bats.
To celebrate our 60th anniversary Comox Valley Nature is offering this opportunity to get together with knowledgeable birders to share skills and learn more about birding in the Comox Valley.This outing is designed for beginners, but birders of all levels are welcome. Experienced birders will help with identifying species, equipment, useful apps, and field guides.
Both CVN members and the public are welcome on this walk near Royston Wrecks which will be on a wide smooth pathway for about 2km round trip. Bring binoculars if you have them. Dress for the weather. Warm clothing necessary – it’s always windy there! Please leave pets at home.
Register through our events page at . This event is free. Donations welcome.
CVN was founded in 1966, and is one of the oldest environmental societies on the North Island.To celebrate this milestone we are hosting a series of walks throughout April. Discover why trees dance, where the best places are to see shorebirds, and learn the names of native plants found in the valley. These walks are open to members and non-members.
To sign up visit our link in bio or go to our website cvnature.ca/events.
While you are there explore the website to find out about our Wetland and Garry Oak Restoration projects. We also have active groups that explore Birding, Botany Shoreline, and Photography. New members are welcome.
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General Meeting March 15 2020 has been moved
The General Meeting from March 15 , 2020 has been moved to hopefully March 22, 2020 as a Webinar Meeting. further information via weekly email.
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Guest Speaker : Denman Island Marine Stewards, Protecting Marine Ecosystem, 19. January 2020
CVN invites the public to learn about protecting a Marine Ecosystem Aerial photo of the annual herring spawn at the North End of Denman Island. Photo by Hal Schulz. Comox Valley Nature is pleased to host … Continue reading
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Guest Speaker : Paula Wild, In Search of the Real Wolf, 17. November 2019
Comox Valley Nature is pleased to host a public lecture featuring author Paula Wild. “In Search of the Real Wolf” features striking images of wolves, as well as some little-known facts. The lecture is on Sunday Nov. 17, 2019 and … Continue reading
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Public invitation to Urban Forest Conference 26. October 2019
CVN Press Release Comox Valley Nature Holds 1 Day Island Conference on Courtenay’s Urban Forest Plan and Its Implications for Climate Change and Biodiversity Comox Valley Nature is opening its annual Fall Vancouver Island Regional BC Nature conference to the … Continue reading
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Guest Speaker: David Fraser, Bird Observation on Vancouver Island, 20. October 2019
CVN invites the public to learn about bird observation on Vancouver Island Comox Valley Nature is pleased to host a public lecture. Join David Fraser for a talk entitled: “Things I Learned Birding for 31 Years with Tom Briggs: – … Continue reading
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Program Schedule Urban Forests and Sustainable Cities Conference 26. October 2019 Courtenay
Urban Forests and Sustainable Cities Conference Program Schedule The Conference is October 26th, from 9 am to 6 pm, at the Filberg Center 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay. The goal of this conference is to have an open forum for discussions … Continue reading
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Invitation to the “Urban Forests and Sustainable Cities” Conference, October 26th, 2019
Comox Valley Nature (Comox Valley Naturalists Society) PO Box 3222, Courtenay BC, V9N 5N4, Invitation to the “Urban Forests and Sustainable Cities” Conference, October 26th, 2019 Hello; Comox Valley Nature is hosting a one day conference on the importance … Continue reading
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Shoreline Outing: Trent River Estuary, Sept 26th 2019
The next shoreline outing will be our first estuarine outing. When: 9:30-11:30 am, Thursday, September 26th. (3.5 foot low tide is 10:15) Where: Meet at the the end of Carey Place in Royston What: Surveying the algae, plants and invertebrates … Continue reading
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Botany Outing Report: Seal Bay Sept 9th 2019
At our last gathering at Seal Bay on September 9th we were not disappointed in the array of botanical forms : flowers in still bloom, including the musk-flower- Erythranthre moschata ( yellow monkey flower with slimy leaves) and the abhorred … Continue reading
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Shorline Outing: Seal Bay Park August 28th 2019
The last good tide of summer hits next week. Ian and Dianna suggested Seal Bay sensu stricto as a summer destination, so lets give that a try. Where: Seal Bay Park, Seabank Road Entrance (link to google map). Meet at entrance. … Continue reading
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