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Support for Bald Eagle Nests in the Lower Mainland
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August 1 2018
The Croydon Drive Bald Eagle Nest in Surrey, BC, Canada illegally destroyed last month, must be the last Bald Eagle nest tree ever again cut down in B.C. without adequate mitigation plans.
As citizens with a deep concern for British Columbia’s wildlife, we wish to register our strong support for the full protection of Bald Eagles in our province. These magnificent birds have rebounded from near extinction in North America within the last few decades, and their numbers are slowly growing in the Lower Mainland. We support their protection at all stages of their life cycle. There are currently 79 nesting territories in Delta, the highest number of any city in the world, and 43 in Surrey. We support their presence in our communities and are strongly opposed to their nest trees being destroyed.
We furthermore wish to state our support for the proactive mitigation proposal by the B.C. Provincial Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations branch (FLNR) and the City of Surrey following the loss of the active Bald Eagle nest at Croydon Drive, Surrey. This proposal includes (a) the immediate preservation of the lands and trees surrounding the old Bald Eagle nest (under City of Surrey Bylaws), and (b) the erection of a pole and nest to be in place by September 10 so that the eagles returning from their northern migration see an alternative nesting site ready and waiting.
We are also in support of the enforcement of the BC Provincial Wildlife Act to the full extent of the law, which states that Bald Eagle nests are protected for all 12 months of the year, including the imposition of maximum financial penalties on offenders.
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It's against the law to disturb Eagle nests, or any nest or tree, especially during breeding season. Eagles use the same nesting tree year after year.
We are lucky to call so many of these magnificent birds our neighbours here in the Lower Mainland. Many of the large trees are disappearing and they need them to nest in. This needs to stop. The destruction of an active nest tree is a terrible thing and I hope the person that did this will be punished for this
I hope this never happens again. Security cams at each accessible eagle nest tree would help. Praying that justice will prevail and the ignorant individual/s who did this will be caught and prosecuted. Thank you for your consideration on this issue.
Please protect all trees that have bald eagle nests and enforce a significant punishment to anyone who destroys one. . With the pace of development in the Lower Mainland and elsewhere in B.C., there are fewer and fewer trees left that are large enough to support an eagle nest.
Destruction of eagle homes must stop. Stop developers and people with special interests from considering this the "cost of doing business" to get what they want. A very substantial fine is warranted when this occurs.
This is horrible can not believe that he is cutting down the tree
People do things like this because of lack of enforcement . They know they can get away with it.The people responsible have to be punished to the full extent of the law.
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Support for Bald Eagle Nests in the Lower Mainland
Note: Please DO NOT SEND DONATION when you complete signing this petition.
August 1 2018
The Croydon Drive Bald Eagle Nest in Surrey, BC, Canada illegally destroyed last month, must be the last Bald Eagle nest tree ever again cut down in B.C. without adequate mitigation plans.
As citizens with a deep concern for British Columbia’s wildlife, we wish to register our strong support for the full protection of Bald Eagles in our province. These magnificent birds have rebounded from near extinction in North America within the last few decades, and their numbers are slowly growing in the Lower Mainland. We support their protection at all stages of their life cycle. There are currently 79 nesting territories in Delta, the highest number of any city in the world, and 43 in Surrey. We support their presence in our communities and are strongly opposed to their nest trees being destroyed.
We furthermore wish to state our support for the proactive mitigation proposal by the B.C. Provincial Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations branch (FLNR) and the City of Surrey following the loss of the active Bald Eagle nest at Croydon Drive, Surrey. This proposal includes (a) the immediate preservation of the lands and trees surrounding the old Bald Eagle nest (under City of Surrey Bylaws), and (b) the erection of a pole and nest to be in place by September 10 so that the eagles returning from their northern migration see an alternative nesting site ready and waiting.
We are also in support of the enforcement of the BC Provincial Wildlife Act to the full extent of the law, which states that Bald Eagle nests are protected for all 12 months of the year, including the imposition of maximum financial penalties on offenders.
For details please go here
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Reached 100 supporters
August 6, 2018
70 Comments
Even though I am not a BC resident, I would like to lend my support for the mitigation proposal and the BC Provincial Wildlife Act. It is a travesty that anyone would destroy a nest tree, especially when the Bald Eagle population is still in the process of recovery from its near extinction.
It's against the law to disturb Eagle nests, or any nest or tree, especially during breeding season. Eagles use the same nesting tree year after year.
We are lucky to call so many of these magnificent birds our neighbours here in the Lower Mainland. Many of the large trees are disappearing and they need them to nest in. This needs to stop. The destruction of an active nest tree is a terrible thing and I hope the person that did this will be punished for this
I hope this never happens again. Security cams at each accessible eagle nest tree would help. Praying that justice will prevail and the ignorant individual/s who did this will be caught and prosecuted. Thank you for your consideration on this issue.
Please protect all trees that have bald eagle nests and enforce a significant punishment to anyone who destroys one. . With the pace of development in the Lower Mainland and elsewhere in B.C., there are fewer and fewer trees left that are large enough to support an eagle nest.
Destruction of eagle homes must stop. Stop developers and people with special interests from considering this the "cost of doing business" to get what they want. A very substantial fine is warranted when this occurs.
This is horrible can not believe that he is cutting down the tree
People do things like this because of lack of enforcement . They know they can get away with it.The people responsible have to be punished to the full extent of the law.
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Even though I am not a BC resident, I would like to lend my support for the mitigation proposal and the BC Provincial Wildlife Act. It is a travesty that anyone would destroy a nest tree, especially when the Bald Eagle population is still in the process of recovery from its near extinction.