BC Forests and Forestry at the Crossroads: Film & Talk, and Forest Walk

Come to Lecture Theatre 203 in VIU Arts and Science Building 355 for a thought-provoking film screening and discussion where we will be exploring the state of BC's forests and forestry industry - past, present, and future. Map to Theatre.

Doors 6:30, Film 7:00 followed by Q&A

Film: , Winner of the John Kastner Award, Hot Docs 2023. Watch the trailer here.

Talk: Q&A after the screening with the filmmaker Jean-Philippe Marquis, Forest Ecologist Erik Piikkila, SCBC’s Senior Policy and Science Advisor Jens Wieting & local expert guest speakers.

Walk: You’re invited to a guided forest walk with us the day after the event where we’ll be learning on the land. Details: Monday, October 7, 10:00am to noon, Morrell Nature Sanctuary, 787 Nanaimo Lakes Rd. Map to Location. Please arrive on time so we can go in as a group.

More about the Film

Set in the rugged forests of BC, Silvicola showcases the cultural and economic forces which compel and constrain modern forestry practices. Silvicola takes the viewer to remote spaces and worksites normally hidden from view and lets workers tell their stories. It's a film that calls on us to rethink the divisions between natural and industrial worlds by spotlighting the hidden labour and logistics of modern forestry and the ecosystems we all depend on.

Co-organized and authorized by Sierra Club BC, registered sponsor under the Election Act, 250-386-5255

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

VIU Arts & Science, 250 Fourth Street, Nanaimo, Canada