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Urban gardens are thriving worldwide, especially this year as pandemic-bound city dwellers have sought sustenance in gardens, parks and other green spaces.
Some First Nations in B.C. have been stepping in to fill the regulatory gap in managing non-timber forest resources — a move both highlighting the value of forests beyond the trees and increasing First Nations’ jurisdiction over their land.
Forests have historically been valued on an industrial scale, managed to maximize the amount of timber cut. But when they aren’t clearcut, they also offer other valuable resources that First Nations and advocates say should be recognized as well.
Feeding Canadians more sustainably should be a priority for the federal government as it helps the country recover from the pandemic, an environmental coalition says.