Activists on Vancouver Island are once again trying to stop the logging of old growth forests, some of the rarest and most carbon rich ecosystems on Earth.
Despite years of protests and temporary protections, British Columbia continues to log significant areas of old growth each year.
The conflict has deep roots, with past blockades leading to policy changes but not ending the broader fight. As tensions resurface, debates over Indigenous sovereignty, economic development and conservation are colliding.
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