Webinar

How to speak up for old growth

August 13, 2026

This summer, residents of British Columbia have an opportunity to influence how forests are managed in their community. The B.C. government is currently engaging stakeholders and communities to develop Forest Landscape Plans (FLPs). These plans will shape the future of forests in your area, including which forests will be logged and how these ecosystems will be stewarded.

This free online workshop will help you:

Learn what an FLP is
Share ways you can get involved in the engagement process
Develop skills to confidently advocate for old growth and biodiversity in public
Overcome feelings of doubt
Connect with others in your community who are also participating

Let’s come together and advocate for strong plans that prioritize old growth, primary forests, and biodiversity.

Explore resources from the workshop

If you’re not sure who’s land you’re on, you can check here
B.C. government FLP Resource: How FLPs work
Sierra Club BC’s FLP Guide
Cranbrook’s Forest Landscape Plan
Kootenay Lake’s Forest Landscape Plan
Closer to the Brink: Read the report
Intact Forests, Safe Communities: Read the report
The Economic Value of Old-growth Forests in B.C.: Read the ESSA report

Meet the Speakers

Joelle Burnie

Joelle is a forests campaigner at Sierra Club BC. She is an experienced organizer and campaigner, with a focus on forestry reform and old growth protection.

Over her 8 years of working for environmental non-profits, Joelle strives to bring community together to unite, feel the impact of collective action, and most of all: feel joy admits the climate crisis. From organizing fun and energizing letter writing events, boogies for biodiversity, to building empowered teams of volunteers and leaders, Joelle inspires and motivates communities to take action. With a unique background in deep canvassing, Joelle brings compassionate curiosity, story-telling, and non-judgmental listening to her work to find common ground on issues that divide us.