Their rhythms filled my soul. Two months I would hear later those same songs on the blockade to protect ISTA, a sacred Nuxalk Valley. Our Campaign for 97 promises to be a turning point in the battle to protect the Great Coast Rainforest. Last year the Canadian Rainforest Network, a coalition of over twenty environmental groups in B.C., was formed and has launched a major campaign to protect the region. The Clayoquot Rainforest Coalition , while it brings the Clayoquot situation to a resolution, is preparing to join the fight.
Japan is next.
The public debate has moved dramatically in our direction since Clayoquot Summer in 1993 where nearly 1000 people were arrested. Clearly we don't want the industrial clear-cutting that is devastating rare ecosystems to make a few people wealthy. Moving from short term greed based activities such as the current clearcut logging to sustainable activities which serve both today's and future generations. FAN CA is committed to stopping the destruction of pristine areas while the community based solutions for ecological and economic balance can be worked out. Last year I experienced the magnificence of British Columbia's ancient forests for the first time, and my life as an activist was transformed forever.