Joshua Wright, a conservation advocate, discovered a massive yellow cedar tree on Vancouver Island, measuring 2.79 meters in diameter, which should have been protected under provincial law. However, when he returned in June, the tree had been logged as part of an approved operation, despite its size exceeding protection thresholds. The logging occurred in an old-growth area identified as crucial for biodiversity, raising concerns from ecologists about ongoing logging practices. The B.C. government is facing criticism for a lack of effective conservation financing to support First Nations in protecting these vital forests.
