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SKU:

9065

Forest Follies: Adventures & Misadventures in the Great Canadian Forest, Ben Parfitt

$18.95

Logging, milling and other industrial practices have depleted forest ecosystems across Canada. Written in 1998, Forest Follies examines how the industry has affected environmental conditions like salmon health, wildlife populations and water quality. Ben Parfitt argues that a more diverse and sustainable approach to resource extraction will result in a healthier ecosystem, as well as a stronger economy.

6 X 9", 224 pages with black & white photographs. ISBN 1-55017-192-5

Shaped Cedars and Cedar Shaping, David Garrick

SKU:

9072

Shaped Cedars and Cedar Shaping, David Garrick

$34.95

Learn about the fascinating world of shaped cedars - trees alive and healthy today, bearing marks of generations of careful bark harvesting by traditional foresters working the rainforest "cedar gardens" of the remotely beautiful Hanson Island. Find out why it is so important to study, document, appreciate and protect these heritage trees and the living natural museuam within which they thrive. 8 1/2" x 11" soft colour cover, 380 pages, black and white inside. ISBN 1-895123-42-9. On sale!

Dollars and Sense, Simon Fraser University

SKU:

9075

Dollars and Sense, Simon Fraser University

$9.95

The Economic Rationale to Protect Spotted Owl Habitat in BC. An important study by researchers at Simon Fraser University assessing the economic value of old-growth forests inhabited by the endangered spotted owl. 20 pages, four colour with photos and charts. (8 ½" x 11") Paperback

Marbled Murelets of the Caren Range, Paul Harris Jones

SKU:

9076

Marbled Murrelets of the Caren Range, Paul Harris Jones

$19.95

Written by Paul Harris Jones, this Wilderness Committee report explores the mysterious habits of the elusive marbled murrelet. A small seabird dependent on old-growth forests, the marbled murrelet is sensitive to logging of its old-growth habitat.

8 1/2" x 11" soft colour cover, 150 pages, black and white inside.
ISBN 1-895123-13-5. On sale!

SKU:

9078

Bear Smart Kids, Evelyn Kirkaldy

$9.95

Bear Smart Kids Written and illustrated by Evelyn Kirkaldy. This book will make you smarter than the average bear! This is a wonderfully illustrated colouring and activity book about bears around the world, bear necessities, the life of a bear, crosswords and much more. A fantastic book for teachers, a joint publication produced by the Wilderness Committee, J.J. Whistler Bear Society and Valhalla Wilderness Society. 8 1/2" x 11" soft cover, 20 pages, black and white inside. ISBN 1-895123-17-8

Alternative Recovery Strategy - Northern Spotted Owl, Andy Miller, MSc

SKU:

9080_2

Alternative Recovery Strategy - Northern Spotted Owl, Andy Miller, MSc

$9.95

The Northern Spotted Owl has been designated "endangered" in Canada since 1986 by the "Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada" (COSEWIC). The owl is on BC's most endangered list, the "Red List" with a ranking of "S1", meaning it is critically imperiled. In the US, the owl has been listed as threatened since 1990. This report covers all the details regarding the status of the owl with biological factors, habitat requirements, threats to the owl and an intensive strategy to bring the owl back from being almost extinct.

SKU:

9081

Vanishing Heritage: The Loss of the Ancient Red Cedar, John Nelson

$9.95

Written by John Nelson. Published by Western Canada Wilderness Committee and David Suzuki Foundation

The western red cedar is profoundly important to coastal Indigenous Peoples and an essential component of the coastal temperate rainforest ecosystem. This report describes the cultural heritage of the western redcedar, the logging history and the effects these operations are having on the magnificent trees and the habitat that surrounds them.

Published in 2004, 8" x 10" 32 pages, duo-tone throughout with photos and color cover.
ISBN 1-895123-10-0. On sale!

SKU:

9082

Pioneering Through the Midlife Crisis, Tony Eberts

$9.95

For many years Tony Eberts wrote a weekly outdoors column for the Province newspaper. His spirited writings in defense of wild places helped attract many to the BC environment movement. This is Tony's second book. Paperback 180 pages, black and white 5 1/2 " x 8 1/2" ISBN 1-895123-29-1

CancerSmart 3.0 Consumer Guide, Labour Environmental Alliance Society

SKU:

9083

CancerSmart 3.0 Consumer Guide, Labour Environmental Alliance Society

$9.95

Produced by the Labour Environmental Alliance Society, this comprehensive guide helps you make informed decisions on which products to use and to avoid while you make healthy choices for your household and the environment.

For bulk orders, please call our office at 1-800-661-9453 or 604-683-8220.

SKU:

9084

In Defence of Spotted Owl, Wilderness Committee & Sierra Legal

$9.95

This report was jointly prepared by Sierra Legal Defence Fund (now known as Ecojustice) and the Wilderness Committee. The report chronicles the plight of the endangered northern spotted owl in BC, the provincial government has avoided habitat protection for these rare birds and many other species at risk.

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