Paddlers should especially express concerns about the potential for destruction of the west coast of Nootka Island and the northwest coast of Vancouver Island from San Josef Bay to Quatsino Sound. But environmental battles are increasingly being fought in the marketplace. If these companies can't sell ancient rainforest products, they won't cut them. Whether you're buying paper for the office photocopier, or wood for your next kayak, please take the time to source out wood that is certified oldgrowth-free. This is the only way to help these companies understand that they must stop logging in ancient rainforests and start producing wood on the millions of acres that have already been cut over.
Consumer action can make the crucial difference-but time is of the essence.
This site discusses alternatives and includes info on suppliers. Dan Lewis lives in Clayoquot Sound where he operates Rainforest Kayak Adventures with Bonny Glambeck.