Bragg Creek Bushwhack & the Imaginary Arsonists

Today, we discuss the proposed clear-cut logging in the West Bragg Creek area of Alberta with the help of Devon Earl, conservation specialist from the Alberta Wilderness Association. We shed light on the potential impacts of the logging plans, the importance of public consultation, the value of the area for outdoor recreation, and the need for collective action to protect Alberta's wild spaces. The episode also addresses the relationship between logging and wildfires and highlights the historical focus on resource extraction rather than environmental considerations in forest management. Co-hosted by Molli Bennett of Alberta Environmental Network and Alberta Talks.*****For feedback and more information about logging plans, contact Spray Lake Sawmills. The company will be conducting open houses as they plan the logging operation in 2024, 2025 and 2026.Website: https://spraylakesawmills.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spraylakesawmillsLearn about the Alberta Forest Act and Forest Management Agreements through CPAWS Forest Steward program: https://cpaws-southernalberta.org/conservation/sustainable-forestry/Engage with Alberta land conservation efforts – Alberta Wilderness Association - https://albertawilderness.ca/*****Calgary Climate HubWebsite: https://www.calgaryclimatehub.caTwitter: @ClimateHubYYCVolunteer! https://www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/volunteerBecome a Member! https://www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/membershipDonate! https://www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/donations*****Check out ACOC 5.3 featuring Seth Klein & Climate Emergency Unit's 6 Markers of a Climate Emergency.Special guests include CEU + Climate Justice Edmonton's Juan Vargas, CAPE + the Hub's Dr Joe Vipond, the Calgary Alliance For the Common Good & more! https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/ALp_pswYBT4?feature=oembed *****We're coming to that time of year again, our 3rd annual Hub and Spokes city bike/skate/scooter/whatever tour is Saturday July 22nd. Spaces are limited so RSVP fast & we'll see you on the downtown bike paths. This is a members-only event so become a member TODAY! https://www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/hub_and_spokes_2023*****It's becoming abundantly clear: until we start showing up in numbers you can expect all levels of government to continue failing us on Climate Change. Your next opportunity is this Wednesday at noon. Join us at 350.org's "Canada Is Burning Day Of Action" this June 28th at noon. We deserve better. Details at this link: https://act.350.org/event/canada-burning-doa/25645/*****Outdoor lovers oppose clearcut logging plan that would affect hiking trails near Bragg Creek: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/bragg-creek-clearcut-2026-1.6877109Plans to clear-cut popular trail near Bragg Creek prompts tourism and environmental concerns https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/plans-to-clear-cut-popular-trail-near-bragg-creek-prompts-tourism-and-environmental-concerns-1.6424700*****Alberta Wilderness Association https://albertawilderness.ca/Adventures for Wilderness: https://www.adventuresforwilderness.ca/Twitter @ABWildernessInstagram @albertawildernessassociationDevon Earl twitter: @DevonEarlAWADon’t Mine McClelland Letter Writing Campaign: https://albertawilderness.ca/dontminemcclelland/send-an-email-dont-mine-mcclelland/Send a Letter of Concern regarding Alberta’s critically low sage-grouse population: https://albertawilderness.ca/act-now/letter-of-concern-regarding-albertas-critically-low-sage-grouse-population/*****Alberta Environmental Network https://www.aenweb.ca/Alberta Talks https://albertatalks.ca/     Support us on Patreon!