Last Stand for Ancient Forests | Roanoke News

Activists are storming back into British Columbia’s forests to stop the felling of the last ancient old-growth trees—some thousands of years old, vital carbon sinks and irreplaceable ecosystems—despite high timber value and political pushback. Echoing past “Timber Wars,” this renewed fight pits land defenders risking arrest against industry and government, as temporary protections expire and critics slam provincial claims of conservation. With ecological collapse looming and tourism at stake, the battle isn’t just about trees—it’s about heritage, climate resilience, and the future of a landscape that may never recover once cut down. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/863bd6efdbc1717b