Originally published by http://sixmountains.ca The financial benefits of forest carbon credits will continue to grow as the carbon tax increases in the coming years, a UBC forest research associate predicts. “The bottom Read more… The post North Cowichan stands to benefit from forest carbon credits as carbon tax
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Cowichan Conversations: North Cowichan Mayor Al Siebring: the apology that never was
Originally published by sixmountains.ca And the sexist joke that just won’t go away. North Cowichan Mayor Al Siebring published an “apology” on his Facebook page the other day. Then he thought more about Read more… The post North Cowichan Mayor Al Siebring: the apology that never was first appeared
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: North Cowichan troubled by senseless spray painting on Maple Mountain trails
North Cowichan’s parks and recreation director says he is disappointed that someone has taken it upon themself to spray paint numerous trees to needlessly mark the blue and yellow trails on Maple Read more… The post North Cowichan troubled by senseless spray painting on Maple Mountain trails first appeared
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: North Cowichan considers suite of measures to stop tree poaching
Mayor confirms carbon credits an option for forest reserve CBC’s The National visited Stoney Hill to witness first-hand where sixmountains.ca discovered the stumps of a couple of valuable western red cedars that had been Read more… The post North Cowichan considers suite of measures to stop tree poaching first appeared
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: North Cowichan Council To Review Low Tree Poaching Penalties
North Cowichan to review low penalties for tree poaching CHEK News reports on the issue North Cowichan is conducting a review of its bylaw penalties for illegal cutting of trees following the discovery of valuable Read more… The post North Cowichan Council To Review Low Tree Poaching Penalties first appeared
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Sexist joke posted by Councillor Manhas not consistent with ‘respectful workplace’
Originally published by https://www.sixmountains.ca North Cowichan will take no further action after review A sexist joke posted by Councillor Tek Manhas “is not in alignment with Council’s strategic values related to inclusion and a respectful Read more… The post Sexist joke posted by Councillor Manhas not consistent with ‘respectful workplace’
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Councillor Tek Manhas formally apologizes for social-media post Municipal review of sexist joke continues
Larry Pynn North Cowichan Councillor Tek Manhas has formally apologized in relation to a sexist joke that sat on his private Facebook page for nine months. “Last June I shared a post from Read more… The post Councillor Tek Manhas formally apologizes for social-media post Municipal review of sexist joke
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: “North Cowichan deadlock means public forest consultation remains suspended”
First Nations at risk of taking the blame Originally posted by https://sixmountains.ca Larry Pynn Public consultation into the future of the Municipal Forest Reserve remains paralyzed after North Cowichan council on Wednesday failed Read more… The post “North Cowichan deadlock means public forest consultation remains suspended” first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: North Cowichan Mayor regrets not crediting Indigenous Councillor in social-media “rant”
‘I should have attributed it,’ says Al Siebring North Cowichan Mayor Al Siebring “So good, in fact, that I jotted some of them down as notes when I saw them on Saturday Read more… The post North Cowichan Mayor regrets not crediting Indigenous Councillor in social-media “rant” first appeared
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Six Mountains’ rising popularity spurs municipal plans to manage mountain biking
Originally published by https://six mountains.ca North Cowichan is proposing a land-transfer deal with a property developer that would add new and expanded parking lots to help manage a growing number of mountain bike enthusiasts Read more… The post Six Mountains’ rising popularity spurs municipal plans to manage mountain biking first
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: “Ottawa warns boaters not to disturb sea lions hauled out at Cowichan Bay”
“Educational signs may be posted” The fall arrival of Steller and California sea lions to Cowichan Bay to feed on salmon is a world-class wildlife spectacle, allowing people a rare up-close look at both species. Read more… The post “Ottawa warns boaters not to disturb sea lions hauled out at
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: An estimated 141 species at risk are found in North Cowichan’s 5,000-hectare Municipal Forest Reserve
Staggering number of species at risk in Municipal Forest Reserve. Draft report released after FOI request. ,An estimated 141 species at risk are found in North Cowichan’s 5,000-hectare Municipal Forest Reserve, according to a Read more… The post An estimated 141 species at risk are found in North Cowichan’s
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: North Cowichan is ‘home’ to rare mushroom associated with arbutus
Municipal forests are a fungi hotbed. One of BC’s rarest and most beautiful mushrooms is almost certainly found in North Cowichan’s Six Mountains — and it has a direct connection to arbutus trees. Andy MacKinnon, Read more… The post North Cowichan is ‘home’ to rare mushroom associated with arbutus first
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: North Cowichan commitment to First Nations talks creates budget concerns
Carbon credits could be a win-win solution North Cowichan’s decision to suspend public consultations on the future of the 5,000-hectare Municipal Forest Reserve pending secret, open-ended talks with First Nations could be backfiring. During a Read more… The post North Cowichan commitment to First Nations talks creates budget concerns first
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: North Cowichan Chief Administrative Officer Tops Out At $200,000-Plus
Originally published by https://sixmountains.ca Chief Administrative Officer Ted Swabey earned $195,949 plus $9,870 in expenses — highest in the Municipality of North Cowichan — last year, according to the 2019 Statement of Financial Information.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Man and beast feast on this year’s chum salmon runs to the Cowichan River
Larry Pynn While tourists enjoyed a world-class wildlife spectacle this month — Steller and California sea lions hauled out on the Cowichan Bay waterfront — Cowichan Tribes engaged in a “demonstration” commercial fishery Read more… The post Man and beast feast on this year’s chum salmon runs to the Cowichan
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: BC government raises stink over violations at sewage plant emptying into Cowichan River
The BC Ministry of Environment has issued a “non-compliance advisory letter” for several violations related to a municipal sewage-treatment plant that empties into the Cowichan River, a review by sixmountains.ca of provincial enforcement and Read more… The post BC government raises stink over violations at sewage plant emptying into Cowichan
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Champion of old growth logging uses industry magazine to attack North Cowichan grassroots conservation movement
Sig Kemmler’s logging company top municipal earner last year By Larry Pynn Truck Logger BC Magazine describes itself as the “preeminent source for timber harvesting and forestry perspectives, information & news.” But, based on its Read more… The post Champion of old growth logging uses industry magazine to attack North
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: The unlikely international journey of Cowichan’s garbage
The Six Mountains are a sweet-smelling place: warm sunshine filtering through a Douglas-fir forest; the salty breeze off Sansum Narrows; the earthy embrace of decomposing autumn leaves. But there is one smell you won’t encounter Read more… The post The unlikely international journey of Cowichan’s garbage first appeared on richardhughes.ca.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Public sends North Cowichan powerful message of support for forest preservation
Survey results could guide council direction for two decades The public has identified green spaces and recreation as easily the most important attributes of North Cowichan, according to a survey designed to guide the municipality Read more… The post Public sends North Cowichan powerful message of support for forest preservation
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