| Manitoba Wildlands Corrects Globe and Mail | 7 May 11 |
An April 19, 2011 Globe and Mail centrefold feature, entitled "Preserving the Boreal Forest", included a map that inaccurately indicated Tolko's forest management area in Manitoba as 'logging activity suspended' due to the Canadian Boreal Forest Management Agreement (CBFMA).Tolko's forest management licence area in Manitoba is among the largest forest management areas in Canada. The mill has been operating, with different owners, since the 1950's. The mill operates every day, and produces kraft paper bags. The mill processes fibre from logging operations throughout the forest management area. A simple check of maps on the company website reveals that logging has only been suspended is small areas inside Tolko's forest management area. Given the inaccuracy of the information Manitoba Wildlands requested that the Globe and Mail publish a correction. "It is incumbent that the media ensure they provide accurate information, and we hope the Globe and Mail will set the record straight," said Manitoba Wildlands Director Gaile Whelan Enns. As of May 4, 2011 the Globe and Mail did not print the letter provided below. View April 23, 2011 Manitoba Wildlands Letter to the EditorView April 19, 2011 Globe and Mail article View Tolko "Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement" website View Tolko Highrock Forest Section Map (PDF) View Tolko Nelson River Forest Section Map (PDF) View Tolko Saskatchewan River Forest Section Map (PDF) Source:
Manitoba Wildlands, Tolko Website
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