Community Protest Against BC Ferries Tree Cutting and Traffic Issues

environment · early 2023 · Gravelly Bay ferry terminal and Denman Island roads

Denman residents protested BC Ferries' plan to cut trees at Gravelly Bay to expand parking for Hornby Island traffic, citing concerns about environmental impact and increased traffic through Denman. The protest led to BC Ferries delaying the project and exploring alternative solutions.

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Sources

• “a spontaneously formed group of Denman residents gathered at Gravelly Bay after it became known that B.C. Ferries planned to cut 127 trees... B.C. Ferries agreed to delay the project” — The Islands Grapevine – March 9th, 2023 (March 9th, 2023)

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