295: The Killing of K’iid K'yaas: Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site
National Park After Dark
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The Golden Spruce: Nature and Legacy
This chapter narrates the captivating story of the Golden Spruce, a unique Sitka spruce with golden needles found on Haida Gwaii, and its significance to Haida culture and the surrounding ecology. It explores the impacts of colonization on the Haida people, the logging industry's neglect of conservation, and the adventurous spirit of a forest technician who embodies the complex relationship with nature. Through a tale of transformation and environmental protest, the chapter highlights the importance of preserving cultural heritage and ecological balance.
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