Thread by @SoniaFurstenau

The @bcndp says that no whole trees from BC's primary forests are being turned into pellets to burn.

But a confidential note from @KatrineConroy’s estimates briefings says 75% of wood pellets are made from saw mill residuals. Where is the rest coming from? 1/ #bcpoli #oldgrowth

There is video evidence from @BBCPanorama, @cbcfifth, and @Conserva_North showing whole trees being cut, transported, and processed at the Drax site.

I asked @KatrineContory again, are whole trees from primary forests being turned into wood pellets in BC? 2/ #bcpoli #oldgrowth

The Minster said a whole lot of nothing about the company that her former Chief Forester now helps run.

I asked if she believes the reports from renowned investigative journalists, backed up by video footage, from @BBCPanorama and @cbcfifth to be false? 3/ #bcpoli #oldgrowth

She said the reports from @BBC and @cbcfifth were “incorrect” but then acknowledged that a percentage of whole trees are being harvested.

But it only represents, according to @KatrineConroy, who has taken over 2 weeks to answer this question, 0.5% of all BC's harvest. 4/ #bcpoli

This saga has been representative of the @bcndp’s environmental action.

They promise leadership but when questioned on the lack of progress they deny, gaslight, and downplay to ensure the status quo is protected. 5/5 #bcpoli