2016 Raincoast Speaker Series
The 2016 Raincoast Speaker Series is focused on the Old-Growth Forests of Clayoquot Sound.
Clayoquot Sound is home to the largest tracts of Old-Growth Coastal Temperate Rainforest on Vancouver Island, and some of the last remaining in the world. These forests represent a rich history of conservation and stewardship, conflict and negotiation, and ever evolving land use planning.
This speaker series explored traditional and contemporary perspectives on Old-Growth Forests, from
cultural, ecological, social and economic values, to the frameworks that regulate, legislate and manage these ancient lands.
The future of these forests is being decided today. Please join the conversation.
Speaker events featured two, back-to-back 15-minute presentations, followed by a moderated discussion.
Valerie Langer & Satnam Manhas
Valerie Langer is with Stategic Projects for Stand.earth (previously known as ForestEthics).
Satnam Manhas is a Registered Professional Forester (RPF), with over 20 years of experience.
Lewis George Maquinna & Gisele Martin
Lewis George Maquinna is the Hereditary Chief (Ha’wiih) of the Ahousaht First Nation.
Gisele Martin is a Tla-o-qui-aht cultural educator with the Raincoast Education Society.
Terry Dorward & Rhonda Morris
Terry Dorward is the Project Coordinator for the Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks.
Rhonda Morris is the Forest District Manager for Clayoquot Sound with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.
Stay tuned for our upcoming podcast New-Growth; coming soon.
This year’s Speaker Series and podcast was made possible with support from the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust, Jamie’s Whaling Station, Long Beach Lodge, Ocean Outfitters, Remote Passages, Sea Wench Naturals, and the Tofino Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your generous support!
