May 14, 2024 - Opposition to a proposed logging project in west Bragg Creek, just outside Kananaskis Country in Alberta, is growing as more than 650 people gathered at a public feedback event in Cochrane held by the logging company reports CTV Calgary.
Up to 30 kilometres of hiking and mountain bike trails could be impacted if West Fraser moves ahead with plans to log 450 hectares of forests. The company bought rights to the timber licence last fall when it bought out Spray Lakes Sawmills in Cochrane.
Another group hiked and biked up Moose Mountain to protest and West Fraser said it welcomes feedback and it might protect some views and trails – the cut would not go ahead until 2026, which gives opponents some hope.
E-bikes are currently permitted on the West Bragg Creek Trail Network on designated pathways and trails. Approximately 300,000 people visit the Kananaskis area each year.
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