Ottawa airport authority to clear cut forest despite opposition

The Ottawa airport authority will move ahead with clear cutting a red pine forest on Hunt Club Road citing public safety concerns. Meanwhile, residents nearby say that's "absolute nonsense."

Ottawa airport authority to clear cut forest despite opposition
A picture taken from inside the forest at 400 Hunt Club Road, which covers approximately four hectares of land.

The Ottawa airport authority will move ahead with clear cutting a red pine forest on Hunt Club Road citing public safety concerns. Meanwhile, residents nearby say that's "absolute nonsense."