According to Craig Pettitt from Valhalla Wilderness Society, scientists have “…identified 283 species of lichens in this forest. 3 of them are new to BC and Canada, another 3 are new to North America and 7are new to science.” Pettitt goes on to explain that the work done through sampling wind fall and stumps in clear cuts have estimated trees in this old growth forest to be as old as 1600 to 2000 years! (Watch the complete interview on Youtube here.)
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October 15th 2012 is the deadline to post comments on the Integrated Land Management Board website which also has details about the proposal submitted by TransAlta (formerly Calgary Power).
http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/viewpost.jsp?PostID=32709
With OVER 20 PAGES of comments already posted on this site, the public response against this application is great but we need MORE COMMENTS to make sure the message is received! Please join us in making this case the most commented upon post in the history of the Land Management Board!
This is one of those rare opportunities to have input before the descision is made! Before the last inland old growth temperate rainforest left IN THE WORLD is lost FOREVER! Don’t feel disheatened, feel empowered! Post another comment! Send another letter!
Once you are on the Land Management Board post you will need to look hard to find the [ here ] button (Or just click on ours.)
Below are some links to more information on the subject and a sample letter to copy and paste into the comments section that the EcoSociety put together:
It is unthinkable that the government would allow an IPP on the Incomappleux River. The interior of BC has only one segment of intact, wild river flowing through an undisturbed tract of ancient Inland Rainforest with trees 1,800 years old. This forest is very, very rare: a world heritage to be preserved for future generations. Development for this IPP would be right in the middle of this small tract of very ancient forest. The stretch of river where water will be diverted is prime grizzly bear habitat used by the bears of Glacier National Park. Scientists from many countries have come to study the biodiversity of the forest and surrounding wetlands. They have found rare species, including species new to science. The Incomappleux River is spawning and rearing habitat for the bull trout of the Arrow Lakes Reservoir, one of only 5 tributaries that contribute bull trout to the lake.
The activities of the investigation, and their potential impacts, have not been adequately disclosed by the proponent or the government, but it’s clear that the damage would begin with this investigation. Signing it would cause irreparable harm to BC and its residents. The Incomappleux River has many friends who want it kept as it is. This area should be protected as it holds precious opportunities for the future as it stands today. I strongly urge you to do the right thing and turn the permit application down NOW!
http://ecosociety.ca/incomappleux-IPP
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20 Sep 2012 – The Valhalla Wilderness Society of the Kootenays is urging citizens to send a message today to the provincial government in opposition of a …
The Incomappleux
The Incomappleux is a documentary film about the Incomappleux River Valley. Produced by Stone Soup Films.
incomappleux | EcoSociety
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Thanks to the many people who have submitted comments on the unthinkable IPP on the Incomappleux River, the deadline has been extended to Oct 15.