I just received the news that logging in the park is being halted and I am completely overwhelmed. This victory belongs entirely to the 279 of you who stood up for these trees when I was just a kid with a blog. We still need to keep a close watch …
September 2, 2016
Final supporters
Timber! There goes another one of Algonquin’s towering pines. My name is Thomas Sheldon. I am an eleven year old, Grade 5 student who is passionate about nature. That is why I created my blog,Thomas’s Tree Tribe. To learn more about my interest in saving the environment visit my blog at http://thomassheldon.blogspot.ca/
I have now set my next goal to stop logging in Algonquin Park. My family and I camp in Algonquin and enjoy going on hikes on the many nature trails. Last fall we could not go on the trail we wanted to because of logging around the trail. I found it disappointing that there was logging in a provincial park. There are about 8,000 kilometres of logging roads used for logging in Algonquin Park. These roads allow access to areas of the park where the public is not allowed which increases hunting and fishing in areas with endangered species. About 135,000 hectares are designated as a harvest area for 2010- 2020 period. That’s a lot of trees!
Trees are extremely important for changing harmful gasses into oxygen. With climate change being such a huge concern, we need as many trees as possible. One large tree can supply enough oxygen for four people. Also we need to remember that as the Carolinian conservationist Jarmo Jalava states, “Parks are for nature, and for people to enjoy and learn about nature, not for making money.”
You,too, can help stop the destruction of the Algonquin forests.
Please fill out this petition and send it to friends and family.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
June 16, 2016
June 13, 2016
I am honestly stunned by how many people care about these trees. If we can reach the next milestone, it shows the people in charge that this is not just me talking. You all have built this momentum and I am just trying to keep up.
Reached 100 supporters
April 29, 2016
April 27, 2016
I am honestly stunned to see how many of you care about our trees. It feels like we are on the verge of hitting one hundred signatures and that is entirely because of your help. If you know someone who loves these trails as much as we do please show them this page so we can reach that milestone together.
132 Comments
Logging destroys the habitat of many animals and birds. This may cause the larger wilder creatures to be closer to our homes. Please keep Algonquin Park as a home, a sanctuary for our fellow creatures. Please stop logging in Algonquin Park.
The park, and any provincial were to protect and preserve that environment for future generations. It is unconscionable to allow lumbering in any provincial park.
We have been camping at Algonquin for more than 30 years Our kids and grandkids go every year and we all love it .Yes stop destroying it
I remember the shock of discovering that so much of Algonquin is logged and such a tiny fraction reserved for conservation. A better balance and more transparency are in everyone's interest. Great job Thomas!
Thomas, I hope you are able to play a role in stopping logging in Algonquin. I think most visitors to Algonquin Park would be surprised and dismayed to find out there is logging within the park.
This is OUR provincial park. Not some for profit lumber company with ties to the Premier.
Save ALL the park!
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I just received the news that logging in the park is being halted and I am completely overwhelmed. This victory belongs entirely to the 279 of you who stood up for these trees when I was just a kid with a blog. We still need to keep a close watch …
September 2, 2016
Final supporters
Timber! There goes another one of Algonquin’s towering pines. My name is Thomas Sheldon. I am an eleven year old, Grade 5 student who is passionate about nature. That is why I created my blog,Thomas’s Tree Tribe. To learn more about my interest in saving the environment visit my blog at http://thomassheldon.blogspot.ca/
I have now set my next goal to stop logging in Algonquin Park. My family and I camp in Algonquin and enjoy going on hikes on the many nature trails. Last fall we could not go on the trail we wanted to because of logging around the trail. I found it disappointing that there was logging in a provincial park. There are about 8,000 kilometres of logging roads used for logging in Algonquin Park. These roads allow access to areas of the park where the public is not allowed which increases hunting and fishing in areas with endangered species. About 135,000 hectares are designated as a harvest area for 2010- 2020 period. That’s a lot of trees!
Trees are extremely important for changing harmful gasses into oxygen. With climate change being such a huge concern, we need as many trees as possible. One large tree can supply enough oxygen for four people. Also we need to remember that as the Carolinian conservationist Jarmo Jalava states, “Parks are for nature, and for people to enjoy and learn about nature, not for making money.”
You,too, can help stop the destruction of the Algonquin forests.
Please fill out this petition and send it to friends and family.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
June 16, 2016
June 13, 2016
I am honestly stunned by how many people care about these trees. If we can reach the next milestone, it shows the people in charge that this is not just me talking. You all have built this momentum and I am just trying to keep up.
Reached 100 supporters
April 29, 2016
April 27, 2016
I am honestly stunned to see how many of you care about our trees. It feels like we are on the verge of hitting one hundred signatures and that is entirely because of your help. If you know someone who loves these trails as much as we do please show them this page so we can reach that milestone together.
132 Comments
Please stop the deforestation of Algonquin Park. We need to find alternate sources to wood and for wood, and obtain them from sustainable sources. Thank you!
Logging destroys the habitat of many animals and birds. This may cause the larger wilder creatures to be closer to our homes. Please keep Algonquin Park as a home, a sanctuary for our fellow creatures. Please stop logging in Algonquin Park.
The park, and any provincial were to protect and preserve that environment for future generations. It is unconscionable to allow lumbering in any provincial park.
We have been camping at Algonquin for more than 30 years Our kids and grandkids go every year and we all love it .Yes stop destroying it
I remember the shock of discovering that so much of Algonquin is logged and such a tiny fraction reserved for conservation. A better balance and more transparency are in everyone's interest. Great job Thomas!
Thomas, I hope you are able to play a role in stopping logging in Algonquin. I think most visitors to Algonquin Park would be surprised and dismayed to find out there is logging within the park.
This is OUR provincial park. Not some for profit lumber company with ties to the Premier.
Save ALL the park!
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Please stop the deforestation of Algonquin Park. We need to find alternate sources to wood and for wood, and obtain them from sustainable sources. Thank you!