The Clear Cut

Happy New Year from The Clear Cut ! Dive back in with a sneak peak of all the exciting things we want to cover on the podcast this year. From cumulative impacts, to wildfires, to defining forest degradation, there’s so much more to explore in Canada’s forests.   Have questions about the show or suggestions for new content? Feel free to contact us: kaya@wildlandsleague.org Support the show https://...

2023 was a wild and knowledge-packed year. We learned about the flaws in Canada’s forest carbon accounting system, and the problematic nature of forest management practices in British Columbia and Ontario.  Our guest speakers took us on a journey to understand the case for a transition strategy of Canada’s fibre economy, and why it’s important that we include Indigenous knowledge systems into fore...

Our trilogy series with Canadian conservationist Harvey Locke closes out with a bang. And don’t worry, our brilliantly thought-out Taylor Swift puns don’t end in the last episode.  “Are you ready for it?” Harvey answers some big questions. Can those in power be attune to change? What does that look like in practice? He also bestows us with some much needed hope this episode. Humanity has collectiv...

We are back with the next part of our conversation with Canadian conservationist Harvey Locke, currently senior advisor for the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative and Nature Needs Half. Harvey elaborates on how we’re losing out by limiting our climate policies to just “the smokestack side of the equation.” We gain some insights into the relationship between nature and the modern economy,...

Check out the first part of our conversation with Canadian conservationist Harvey Locke, currently senior advisor for the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative and Nature Needs Half.    In our sit-down with Harvey, we discuss the “next big idea”. Why is conservation so important for climate change, and where do Canada’s forests fit into that? Listen now to find out! You can find out more ab...

We return to the third and final chapter of our conversation with David, Registered Professional Forester and General Manager for Wahkohtowin Development GP , to imagine a future for forestry that truly embodies the spirit of coexistence with Indigenous People and nature. How do we capture the complete value of the forest and be less wasteful? How can Indigenous innovations and technologies be uti...

In this action-packed sequel, Anastasia Lintner, non-practicing lawyer and co-founder of Backloop Institute, helps us understand the legal frameworks and how they have changed over time with regards to forestry and Indigenous Peoples. And of course, we dive back into our conversation with David to talk more about meaningful consultation, Canada’s Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and going beyond...

Indigenous People in Canada have been stewards of the forests since time immemorial. And because industrial-scale logging happens on Indigenous land, it’s imperative that we discuss how we collectively, as Treaty Partners, better our relationships and build a path to coexistence. In this episode, we sit down with David Flood, Registered Professional Forester and General Manager for Wahkohtowin Dev...

Are you enjoying listening to The Clear Cut , and learning about all things Canadian Forestry? In this special episode, join hosts Janet Sumner and Kaya Adleman as we unpack what we’ve heard so far.  We’ll reflect on all the important themes from our previous episodes: forest fires, the rationale behind logging, barriers to policy change and potential solutions! We’ll also discuss some of the impo...

A rapidly warming climate and the decline of many at-risk species, impacts that are being felt around the world, are no stranger to Canada’s forests. The Canadian Forest sector, which is dependent on the health of Canada’s forests, is a billion dollar industry with important choices to make. We sit down with François Dufresne, president of the Canadian Forest Stewardship Council (FSC Canada) to ta...

In April of this year, the Office of the Auditor General of Canada released a report, indicating that the Canadian government did not report the greenhouse gas emissions from human activities on forests clearly. Why is this? How does Canada count its greenhouse gas emissions from forestry, and how should it be different? We asked the team at the NRDC and Nature Canada, who have been working on thi...

How did forest management in Ontario start? How did it evolve over time? What is the rationale behind it, and where does it stand today? We sit down with our very own, Wildlands Senior Forest Conservation Manager, Dave Pearce to unpack all of this, and explore some ways to push for a more sustainable system. C-Suite Perspectives Elevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential execu...

British Columbia often falls at the epicenter of high-profile forestry issues in Canada. From massive wildfires to contentious protests, the story of BC forestry is operatic. We dive into the saga with UBC Professor Dr. Peter Wood, who explains the relationships between industry, government, and society and how they’ve developed over the years. We’ll uncover the green veil of ‘Sustainable Forest M...

British Columbia often falls at the epicenter of high-profile forestry issues in Canada. From massive wildfires to contentious protests, the story of BC forestry is operatic. We dive into the saga with UBC Professor Dr. Peter Wood, who explains the relationships between industry, government, and society and how they’ve developed over the years. We’ll uncover the green veil of ‘Sustainable Forest M...

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