In B.C.'s forests, a debate over watershed science with lives and billions at stake

A Sunshine Coast forest harvesting plan has caught the attention of local officials, concerned about a situation that represents a case study on the effects of logging on forest hydrology and flooding — and how such risks are assessed in B.C.

In B.C.'s forests, a debate over watershed science with lives and billions at stake
Cut down trees are pictured next to debris and muddy ground.

A Sunshine Coast forest harvesting plan has caught the attention of local officials, concerned about a situation that represents a case study on the effects of logging on forest hydrology and flooding — and how such risks are assessed in B.C.