A14 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, April 11, 2001 From front Kermode bear was star of coastal forest battle said, adding the numbers of valleys to be protected or at least subject to less intensive forestry goes a long way to protect its last undisturbed habitat. “This is the world’s last chance to save a bear that’s as unique to B.C. as the panda bear is to China,” he said. “We know this is their last for- sure stranghold. We don't really know why these bears exist but it makes perfect sense to set some- thing aside.” The deal is far from complete, however. The fine print, final boundaries and details of what kind of logging will be allowed will require an estimated one to two years of further talks. Jackson said the loom- ing provincial election was a factor in the timing of the announcement. “With an election com- ing up this was something an oulgoing government might be interested in,” he said, “We're hoping if the Liberals win they would respect this deal because there is consensus on this from all sides.” The Kermode, widely called spirit bear by the environmentalists, became a big part of international campaigns to save coastal forests groups dubbed the Great Bear Rainforest. Environmentalisis put pressure on customers of forest companies, which INLETS and fiords slice the scenery of the central coast. At least 21 per cent and possibly up to another 11 per cent of the 4.75 million hectare region is to become protected areas under a tentative land-use plan. talks with activists to set- tie the issue. Those talks eventually ended up under the umbrella of the central coast land-use plan. “For environmentalists announcement a disaster. “The forest industry has eliminated approximately 500 direct jobs because they are terrified of the in- ternational boycott of B.C. Environmental groups declared the deal a victory for conservation of temper- ate rainforests. “This signifies a man- umental change in the ap- “The forest industry has eliminated approximately 500 direct jobs because they are terrifled of the international boycott of B.C. forest products.” forest products,” he said. Union reps said the deal lets companies abandon timber to appease environ- mental groups without any serious commitment to their employees for future we get protection for a lot of key areas,” Jackson said. “For industry they have the fact the markets campaign will be put on ice. 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V8W 2A5 Ph. 250-384-3344 Fax: 250-384-3346 E-mAlt: council@bepresscouncil.org Wea: bepresscouncilorg SIM : COLLECTION | Same Day Service - atter the Easter holidays, the “Add-a-Day” schedule for the City's residential garbage collection will be dropped and you will have the same day service every week (i.e. if your route is Tuesday, it will always be Tuesday). Check the new schedule for the day your garbage will be picked up every week. If any pickup day falts on a statutory holiday, the refuse or compost will be picked up on the next working day. Everyone eise’s. day stays the same. Compost Collection - wil! aiso start following the Easter holidays, and run until mid- November. Your compost pickup will be every Monday. (The first compost pickup will be on Tuesday, April 17th as Easter Monday is a. statutory holiday for us). Spring Cleanup Week - will be the week following the Easter holidays, We will pick up your extra refuse FREE, (This service does not include car bodies, stumps, commercial waste, or items normally charged for at the Terrace Landfill - |.e. ‘major appliances). ; The new schedule explains the service in detall, and you should get It in the: mail before Easter. if you do not recelve it, or want more information; Pub ks at 615-4021 - employment. The province says a $10 million fund will be put in place to heip workers af- fected by logging reduc- tions. Industry reps have said that must be boosted to at least $40 million. proach to land-use on the coast,” said Sierra Club campaigner Merran Smith. Not all players have embraced the deal, how- ever. IWA-Canada president Darrel Wong called the If you've got EMAIL, you can reach us electronically, We welcome letters, news tips, sports and community contributions, and feedback of all types. standard @kermode.net DRY. 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