1. defending burnaby mountain.
- Author
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Markiewicz, Jakub
- Subjects
PUBLIC demonstrations ,MOUNTAINS ,FORESTS & forestry - Abstract
The article discusses the tension between protesters, energy infrastructure firm Kinder Morgan Inc. (KM) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) related to clearing of fifteen severed alder on Burnaby Mountain in British Columbia. The hindrance of the retreat of the firm after a caretaker chained themself to the axle of a work jeep with the intention of halting traffic is tackled. The efforts of local, and regional forest allies to expand their actions to pressure offsite forces are outlined.
- Published
- 2015