Environmentalism is a British Columbian's birthright. But cutting trees is a B.C. birthright too. Our economy -- and many of our communities -- have historically been fuelled by forests.
In this series, Mark Leiren-Young talks to people who have unique perspectives on forests and the environment.
To listen to an interview, click on a story that interests you, and then click the "Listen to This!" link.
In This Series
Trees and Us
Our new podcast series asks: what does the forest mean to you? First up, Severn Cullis-Suzuki.
BC's Vanishing Timber Worker
A Trees and Us podcast with Wade Fisher, 'the best person on trees in Williams Lake.'
BC's Eco-Activist 'Rock Star'
Tzep Berman on celebrity and getting things done. A 'Trees and Us' podcast.
Reviving Forest Protests in BC
Kenneth Wu is working hard to make it happen. A Trees and Us podcast.
Leiren-Young and His 'Green Chain'
Filmmaker discusses BC premiere of his movie on love of forests. A Trees and Us podcast.
Betty Krawczyk, Proud Fanatic
The queen of protest on activism, prison life and second acts after raising kids. A Trees and Us podcast.
How Adbusters Grew on Trees
Kalle Lasn on how his fight against Big Timber and Big Media sparked creative dissent. A Trees and Us podcast.
'Wild Foresting'
New book by UVic profs Drengson and Taylor is a guide to 'practicing nature's wisdom.' A Trees and Us podcast.
Ken Wu Wants to Save 'the Avatar Grove'
The veteran BC forests activist has a new organization and cause. A Trees and Us podcast.
Patrick Moore, Proud Heretic
Why did fellow Greenpeace founders shun him? He defends nuclear power, corporate forestry and other eco-bugaboos. A Trees and Us podcast.