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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: IronNoggin on March 27, 2022, 12:59:52 PM

Title: BC Timber Sales Proposal to Spray Glysophate Herbicides
Post by: IronNoggin on March 27, 2022, 12:59:52 PM

BC Timber Sales is once again promoting the use of Glysophate Herbicides over large areas near Squamish, Hope and Agassiz Areas.

Here is their Plan: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A6Wt1pPt7fIHXAVxSLUn1ZRjLdtQ2brJ/view

Given the known dangers associated with this herbicide, I am wondering what folks' thoughts here are on this matter?

Nog

Title: Re: BC Timber Sales Proposal to Spray Glysophate Herbicides
Post by: Darko on March 27, 2022, 08:45:46 PM

I think the earth and natural resources need to be prioritized over short-term wealth.

Title: Re: BC Timber Sales Proposal to Spray Glysophate Herbicides
Post by: IronNoggin on March 28, 2022, 10:57:58 AM

Some will have you believe that the areas effected are "limited" in nature. Does this look "limited" to you?

(https://scontent.fyvr4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277096572_1752401158428754_7897267083364560892_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=v3mwb9RcKVwAX8kKM8q&_nc_ht=scontent.fyvr4-1.fna&oh=00_AT9s3_-NmcP44HrRn9zqFtRrTnZpitTts1SBDR44mO2GHg&oe=6245808C)

RED indicates application...

There are volumes of scientific reports, information and papers regarding the destructive capabilities of this poison on the environment, including humans and wildlife.

Want to inform yourself? Have a boo:

https://www.google.ca/search?q=negative+effects+of+spraying+Glyphosate+herbicides&ei=R7JAYo7sJ_vJ0PEP66O1gAo&start=10&sa=N&ved=2ahUKEwjOq9eC--b2AhX7JDQIHetRDaAQ8tMDegQIAhBA&biw=1321&bih=575&dpr=1

I suggest looking at the following:

Glyphosate General Fact Sheet

The Unintended Consequences of Using Glyphosate

New research aims to uncover long-term effects of glyphosate spraying on forests

Indirect Effects of the Herbicide Glyphosate on Plant, Animal and Human Health Through its Effects on Microbial Communities

Glyphosate-based herbicides are not supposed to harm wildlife. But lab studies keep finding otherwise.

Glyphosate Dangers

Links to each of these studies can be found by following the Google link I posted above.

There is a serious amount of clinical & scientific evidence that this stuff is a lot more dangerous than some would have you believe...

Nog

Title: Re: BC Timber Sales Proposal to Spray Glysophate Herbicides
Post by: IronNoggin on March 28, 2022, 12:01:22 PM

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A6Wt1pPt7fIHXAVxSLUn1ZRjLdtQ2brJ/view

From table 2.4 - page 12 regarding aerial/backpack spraying.

Effect on Traditional Use

High impact – treatment area becomes unsuitable for traditional use for a few years

Title: Re: BC Timber Sales Proposal to Spray Glysophate Herbicides
Post by: IronNoggin on March 29, 2022, 11:40:17 AM

Rod Cumberland - Presentation on the effects of glyphosate on deer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGtcm26vdd0

Title: Re: BC Timber Sales Proposal to Spray Glysophate Herbicides
Post by: Phronesis on March 29, 2022, 03:48:17 PM

https://www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/channels/news/widely-used-weed-killer-harming-biodiversity-320906#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20world's%20most,say%20researchers%20from%20McGill%20University.

Does not look good..........time to ban such stuff on such large commercial scale