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Map of Vancouver Island showing original old growth forests and small remnants. Keeping in mind that subalpine/alpine trees areas are the mountain tops and like the Comox Glacier are unlike the precious ancient forests like the intact San Juan River system and Fairy Creek with its massive ancient trees and complex flora and fauna www.ancientforestalliance.org/learn-more/before-after-old-growth-maps/
Before & After Old-Growth Maps - Ancient Forest Alliance
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Old-Growth (OG) Forest Statistics – Southern Coast (i.e. Vancouver Island and SW Mainland) Original Total OG: 5.5 million hectares Low Productivity OG: 2.2 million hectares Original Productive OG: 3...Before the age of plastics basket weavers used local materials. Perhaps time to learn and develop your earth friendly skills.
How to weave pine needle baskets | The Kid Should See This
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With pine needles found in the forest, some thick waxed thread, needles, pliers, a paper straw, and lots of patience and practice, Marina Piro from the
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Using iNaturalist: BC Parks project
On May 14 of this year, CVN’s guest speaker Dr. John Reynolds presented a very informative webinar on how to use the iNaturalist online platform for recording and viewing nature observations from around the world. Following the tutorial part of … Continue reading
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COVID-19 policy still in effect
The COVID-19 pandemic continues. We are facing a potential second wave in B.C. and around the world, and, with many CVN members in a higher-risk age group, the CVN Board reminds members that our policy response from April (see this … Continue reading
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Bird carcasses needed
Reprinted from BC Nature August eNews. A message from Tara Imlay (PhD) from the Canadian Wildlife Service: Last year, my colleagues and I began a research project to understand the breeding area of bird species that experience high rates of anthropogenic (human-caused) … Continue reading
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CVN COVID-19 response (April 19)
Notice to CVN Members, Group Chairs, Walk Leaders, and Work Parties The CVN Board encourages all members to follow the current provincial guidelines regarding physical distancing, hand washing, and avoiding non-essential trips to public places. A full list of BC … Continue reading
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