P735 CEEFAX 735 Fri 20 May 21:12/27 1/2 CANADIAN PROVINCE RESTRICTS LOGGING Canada is to introduce new tighter forestry controls in Victoria, British Columbia. The new controls will restrict clear-cut logging, which is widely criticisjd bz environmental groups. Forests Minister Andrew Perter has welcomed the new code which bans cutting near salmon-spawning streams. Anzonj who is found damaging the environment and illegally cutting trees will face stiff penalties. Read Hear 710 Community 720 Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP735 CEEFAX 735 Fri 20 May 21:13/44 2/2 CANADIAN PROVINCE RESTRICTS LOGGING The new forestry controls will however allow selective harvesting of individual trees and smaller clear-cuts. The move by the British Columbian government has been welcomed by logging companies but has been criticised bz environmentalists. Greenpeace has warned that reducing clear-cutting could cause a checker board effect which would bj as damaging as wide spread clear cutting. Read Hear 710 Religion 740 Community 720 User Guide 198 Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo Religion