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202254 minGdocumentary

Forest Conservation

The Last Stand

202254 minGdocumentary

Fairy Creek in British Columbia became a battleground for environmental activists and local residents advocating against logging practices to protect forest ecosystems.

Forest Conservation

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Peter von Puttkamer

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Fairy Creek in British Columbia became a battleground for environmental activists and local residents advocating against logging practices to protect forest ecosystems.

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Peter von Puttkamerdirector

Peter von Puttkamerwriter

Peter Coyote

Peter Coyotecast

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Fairy Creek in British Columbia became a focal point for the "Battle for the Trees." Activists and local residents pressured authorities to protect the forest. The film looks at the conflict surrounding logging practices in the region. It connects the fight to conserve forests in North America with similar efforts in the Amazon and beyond. The documentary runs for 54 minutes and emphasizes the need for forest ecosystems to remain intact.

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