In March 2020, the Ancient Forest Alliance identified a spectacular and dense grove of giant cedars along Loup Creek near Port Renfrew in Pacheedaht territory. This region was heavily logged in the 1970s and 80s, save for a strip of old-growth forest along the river.
Most of the old-growth that remains today along Loup Creek is protected within an Old Growth Management Area and a Wildlife Habitat Area for Marbled Murrelets. However, a prime section measuring roughly five hectares in size and containing dozens of ancient redcedars, giant amabalis fir, and Douglas-fir trees remains unprotected and open for logging. Here, we found survey ribbons marked “Falling Boundary” and “Road Location,” indicating potential logging plans.
We’ve recommended to the Ministry of Forests that this 5-hectare grove should be added to the surrounding Wildlife Habitat Area, ensuring a contiguous stretch of old-growth is protected along the river. So far, they have yet to act.
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