Broken Promises on saving old growth triggers rallies in Nelson and around BC.
David Suzuki comes to Nelson to lend his support to the movement to protect forests.
Speakers, Suzanne Simard, Herb Hammond,
Rachel Holt, Ramona Faust lean in to explain the importance of protecting forest.
OUTSTANDING SPEAKERS AT NELSON BROKEN PROMISES RALLY. RIGHT: DAVID SUZUKI.
AT THE MIC SUZANNE SIMARD, HERB HAMMOND NEXT LEFT AND RAMONA FAUST, TO THE LEFT BEHIND HIS SHOULDER.
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There was a powerful rally for preserving BC forests in Nelson November 18. Nearly 1,000 people came out and cheered loudly for some extraordinary, prominent speakers that local Joe Karthein had brought together to put pressure on the government to protect old growth and forests. Talks at the rally from: David Suzuki, from the author of the Mother Tree Suzanne Simard, from famous BC forester Herb Hammond, from local forest ecologist Rachel Holt, and from local watershed protector Ramona Faust.
It was called the Broken Promises rally because although the BC NDP government has promised to protect old growth forests and promised to protect biodiversity, that hasn’t really happened in the forests.
LINKS MENTIONED:
Save Whats Left Society Kootenays
https://www.facebook.com/groups/savewhatsleft/
Ada’itsx/Fairy Creek Blockade on Facebook
EVENTS:
Saturday, Nov 29, 2025, 1:30 pm
‘Exploring Wetlands’ photos and observations
West Kootenay Naturalists event
Shoreacres Hall, 2625 Shoreacres Rd,
The West Kootenay Naturalists present Exploring Wetlands by Jana Malinek, retired biology teacher, nature photographer and lifelong naturalist. Through stunning photos and thoughtful observations gathered while kayaking the small lakes of the West Kootenay, Jana reveals the rich plant and animal life of our local wetlands, and the intricate relationships that make these ecosystems so vibrant.
Prior to the presentation, the West Kootenay Naturalists host a potluck lunch at 12:00 and a club business meeting at 1:00. All are welcome.
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Saturday, December 6 10 am to 4 pm
Christie Lees Hall (807-703 Radio Ave, Nelson, BC)
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