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CBC News | Indigenous

23 March, 2026.Canada.1 sources

Key Takeaways

  • First Nations on Vancouver Island will manage 52,000 hectares of Clayoquot Sound.
  • Clayoquot Sound is a globally recognized biosphere.
  • The biosphere includes Tofino, B.C.

First Nations forest management

The forests of Clayoquot Sound, a globally recognized biosphere that includes Tofino, B.C., are set to be managed in a way that reflects First Nations' interests in ecological integrity and balance it with access to economic opportunity.

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