The Narwhal https://thenarwhal.ca Deep Dives, Cold Facts, & Pointed Commentary en-US Copyright 2026 The Narwhal hourly 1 What is a ‘private forest’ in B.C.? And how much logging is allowed there? https://thenarwhal.ca/private-forests-bc-logging-explainer/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=131345 B.C.’s private forests aren’t subject to the same logging regulations as those on public land — putting old growth, wildlife habitat and significant ecosystems at risk Julie Gordon Explainer B.C. forestry Indigenous Rights logging Photo: TJ Watt / Ancient Forest Alliance Locked out: how a 19th century land grant is still undermining First Nations rights on Vancouver Island https://thenarwhal.ca/bc-first-nations-private-forest-land-grant/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=125153 On Vancouver Island, a vast swath of privately owned forest poses a unique challenge for five First Nations seeking redress for their unceded homelands Julie Gordon In-Depth B.C. forestry Indigenous Rights Photo: Mike Glendale / The Narwhal On Vancouver Island, residents are paying voluntary rent to First Nations https://thenarwhal.ca/bc-voluntary-rent-first-nations/ Tue, 14 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=106093 ‘It’s a good step towards mending our relationship’: a growing network of reciprocity trusts allow settlers to contribute to the communities whose lands they live on Julie Gordon On the ground B.C. Indigenous Rights Spirits of Place Photo: Carol Linnitt / The Narwhal Black birds fly over the water near a shore lined with houses