Pacheedaht Territory Old-Growth Forest Blockades and Political Developments

environment · April 2021 · Pacheedaht territory, Vancouver Island

In April 2021, blockades protecting old-growth forests on Pacheedaht territory continued amid political tensions. The Pacheedaht Band Council Chief, with NDP support, requested third-party activists to leave, citing interference with self-determination, while promising a Forest Stewardship Plan for conservation and economic alternatives. The Rainforest Flying Squad and hereditary elder Bill Jones continue to lead peaceful protection efforts, opposing government and industry resource extraction.

Sources

• “The ancient forest protection blockades on Pacheedaht territory, was dealt a big public relations challenge when Pacheedaht Band Council Chief, Jeff Jones... asked for the blockades to come down... The blockades and protection camps still stand...” — The Islands Grapevine – April 22nd, 2023 (April 22nd, 2023)

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