tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post8432213030508813920..comments2024-03-18T18:18:52.042-07:00Comments on STARDREAMING With Sherry Blue Sky: Grandmother CedarSherry Blue Skyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post-36900532421919931432011-03-07T08:36:21.775-08:002011-03-07T08:36:21.775-08:00I know! One would think this wouldnt still be happ...I know! One would think this wouldnt still be happening. But it is. Right now in Clayoquot Sound, which is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, an island right near Tofino is in danger of being logged, not to mention a strip mine being planned for Catface Mountain, across the harbour. There are so many economically and environmentally sound alternatives, it is mind boggling that this is still happening. Discouraging.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post-40724358320753039792011-03-07T04:59:18.285-08:002011-03-07T04:59:18.285-08:00Wow, Sherry! I thought those really old, big trees...Wow, Sherry! I thought those really old, big trees were protected. They should be.Paul Andrew Russellhttp://www.paulandrewrussell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post-18130390743292981682011-03-06T21:31:10.018-08:002011-03-06T21:31:10.018-08:00YES, Sherry…well said!! I cannot believe this kind...YES, Sherry…well said!! I cannot believe this kind of thing still goes on, either, when there are viable alternatives. I like Pattikens comments about NZ…I know some small-scale salvage of flooded forests goes on in B.C…and there’s a wonderful movement reclaiming wood from the thousands of acres devastated by the Pine Beetle to make unique furniture that bears its bluish mark. I’m sure it’s easier and more economical for the industry to continue proven methods, even if it means razing old forests, but why are other possibilities not get actively investigated??<br /><br />Didn’t mean to rant, Sherry, but you and I have seen these old wonders and know what’s at stake…so frustrating!Lynette Killamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747902602019771481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post-67279379817018705692011-03-05T19:05:38.211-08:002011-03-05T19:05:38.211-08:00Very interesting and inspiring information about N...Very interesting and inspiring information about New Zealand. Thanks for letting me know. I dont see North America being that evolved any time soon, but it's good to know it can happen.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post-40658307126145971912011-03-05T13:58:19.712-08:002011-03-05T13:58:19.712-08:00I was gratified when I visited New Zealand. Their ...I was gratified when I visited New Zealand. Their logging industry is large. But it is "based around sustainably managed exotic plantation forests... approximately 7 percent of New Zealand’s land area" (4.3 million acres). Another 1.6 million acres of forest are managed by NZ Dept. of Conservation. (per the NZ Ministry of Agriculture). Trees are harvested in rotation. When a tree is cut, another is planted. Although I'm sure there are abuses, I was impressed.<br /><br />It goes beyond that, though. 50,000 years ago or more (carbon dated), forests of enormous kauri trees on NZ's North Island were felled by "some catastrophic event." Covered by swamp, they were preserved in perfect condition. NZ has been "harvesting" these trees and using the wood. There's lots on the Internet about it if you're interested.PattiKenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02894925987580502697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post-56080271076390458402011-03-05T11:27:02.307-08:002011-03-05T11:27:02.307-08:00Amazing Sherry, that they allowed this cut....what...Amazing Sherry, that they allowed this cut....what a waste and shame....I am glad someone is publishing this tragedy for the world to see what is happening ....bkmsigned...bkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558304976280070986noreply@blogger.com