There Are Many Words for Forest
By Kaitlyn Pelletier
It is summer 1993 and 12,000 voices echo out of the serene rainforests of coastal British Columbia. The increasingly patched and polarized landscape has been in the hands of powerful forestry corporations, primarily viewing the ancient ecosystems as repositories of high-grade timber. Indigenous groups have lost sacred sites, hunting and foraging grounds, as well as traditional ecological knowledge tied closely to the land. Twenty becomes forty and forty becomes four-hundred. Soon thousands of people gather to save the forests of Clayoquot Sound, British Columbia, in what marks the largest act of civil disobedience in Canadian history.
Today, twenty-five years since the Clayoquot protests, the ‘War in the Woods’ continues. The ancient temperate rainforests of British Columbia are pressured in multiple directions, serving the province’s economic pillars of both nature-based tourism and the timber industry, as well as First Nations activities. This article and design exploration questions: how do you share an ancient forest? and what role can designers and landscape architects play in facilitating this?
Port Renfrew, branded as the “Tall Tree Capital of Canada,” is the site for this design exploration. The Vancouver Island coastal town is commonly known for logging and fishing, but is quickly becoming an eco-tourist mecca. The region boasts some of the world’s largest and oldest trees, yet also the most contested. Major user groups in this area, i.e. First Nations, the forestry industry and recreation/tourism industry, are often in conflict over how these unique forests should be used, harvested and/or conserved.
This design project proposes a new infrastructural network spanning from the trailhead of the world-famous West Coast Trail and continuing up the valley to one of the regions major attractions -The Big Lonely Doug. The design proposal includes a forest centre/tree nursery, over-night campsites, and an extensive multi-use trail network, comprehensively stitching together the competing interests of the forest.
The Forest Centre/ Tree Nursery
The forest centre and tree nursery is the gateway to the site. It is a multi-use centre housing the new Pacheedhat First Nation saw mill, tourist information, Pacheedhat community activities, forestry meeting rooms and research labs, as well as a locally-run tree nursery. Visitors arriving to the site can check-in for multi-day trips at the forest centre and grab seed paper maps locating sapling catches along their route, as they are encouraged to participate in the region’s forest recovery.
The Campsite
Campsites are developed on the site for overnight accommodation on multi-day trips. Tent platforms, picnic tables, benches and outhouses are built from the logging slash currently piled on site. The campsite infrastructure also doubles as infrastructure for Pacheedhat land-based programming, providing platforms, tables, benches, poles and racks for cultural activities and education on traditional territory.
The Multi-use Trail Network
The trail network utilizes decommissioned and operational logging roads as the backbone of the network. Discarded logging materials are used to build trail infrastructure, for example, mountain bike ladder bridges, mulched paths, trail markers and signage. The trails weave visitors through old-growth forests, clear-cut blocks, and second-growth, orchestrating a narrative of forest systems that reflect the complexity of the region– harvested, conserved, spiritual, abundant, vulnerable and interconnected.
Many Feet in the Forest: Mapping interrelationships between the competing interests of the forest, primarily local First Nations, the recreation/tourism industry and the forestry industry.
Port Renfrew Context Map and Timeline
Port Renfrew, British Columbia
The Forest Centre/ Tree Nursery, phased over time
The Campsite, phased over time
The Multi-use Trail, phased over time
Site Plan: Black dashed lines represent the existing forest service roads and red lines represent additional connecting trails, which allow better circulation. The trails weave through clearcut, old growth and secondary growth forests, expanding the visitor narrative of forest landscapes in British Columbia.
772 Comments – Login to comment
jacketsmasters · Oct 29, 25 1:25 am
Nice post. Thank you to provide us this useful information. https://www.jacketsmasters.com/product/the-gold-tony-brightwell-jacket/robertjohson · Nov 3, 25 8:11 am
I’m often to blogging and i in actual fact respect your content. The piece has actually peaks my interest. I’m going to bookmark your content and preserve checking for brand new information. spotmagazine">https://spotmagazine.de/">spotmagazinerobertjohson · Nov 3, 25 8:12 am
I’m often to blogging and i in actual fact respect your content. The piece has actually peaks my interest. I’m going to bookmark your content and preserve checking for brand new information. spotmagazineraza1 · Dec 3, 25 7:59 am
I loved reading this article—thank you for sharing! For movie lovers, my site has a fantastic collection of free films to watch anytime. Feel free to visit it here. ?">https://gangnamyuheung.isweb.co.kr/">?? ??eloiseschie · Dec 7, 25 5:35 am
Yeezy Official WebsiteYeezy Slides
Jordan 1
Jordan 12
Jordan 11
Yeezy Slides
NFL Shop
NFL Store
Yeezy Slides
Yeezy 350
Jordan 4
Jordan 4
Yeezy Website
Yeezy Slides
Jordan 12
Jordan 11
NFL Jerseys
Yeezy Slides
Yeezy Supply
Yeezy Store
Yeezy Slides
Louis Vuitton Outlet
Louis Vuitton Outlet
Yeezy Shoes
Yeezy Slides
Yeezy 350
Yeezy Slides
Yeezy Adidas
Yeezy Official Website
Adidas Yeezy
Yeezy Supply
Yeezy Slides
Yeezy Slides
Tags:Yeezy Shoes,Yeezy Slides,Jordan 1,Air Jordan,Jordan
amankhatri1 · Dec 14, 25 4:44 am
The way you guide readers through reflective thinking is very engaging, and it reminded me of the careful planning some users bring to Mirax Casino to maximize their understanding and enjoyment. [url=https://miraxcasinoaussie.com/]Mirax Casino[/url]sanjayk · Jan 20, 26 12:55 am
Khilona Kingdom – khilonakingdom.com Your trusted online toy shop and online toy store for trending kids' toys across All India – action toys, soft toys, baby toys, educational toys, electronic toys, and more for endless fun and learning. Real product photos, affordable prices, exciting deals, and fast nationwide delivery for the best children's playtime experience.< a href"https://khilonakingdom.com/">online toy stor in Gaur city</a>
sanjayk · Jan 20, 26 1:17 am
Khilona Kingdom – khilonakingdom.com Your trusted online toy shop and online toy store for trending kids' toys across All India – action toys, soft toys, baby toys, educational toys, electronic toys, and more for endless fun and learning. Real product photos, affordable prices, exciting deals, and fast nationwide delivery for the best children's playtime experiencesanjayk · Jan 20, 26 1:19 am
Ahmedabad Escorts – Royalassist.club High-class independent Ahmedabad escorts, VIP call girls, and housewife models with fresh profiles. Real photos, affordable rates, and 24/7 booking for premium Ahmedabad escort services!
sanyabansal · Jan 24, 26 1:12 am
sanyabansal · Jan 24, 26 1:14 am
sanyabansal · Jan 24, 26 1:14 am
sanyabansal · Jan 24, 26 1:15 am
sanyabansal · Jan 24, 26 1:15 am
https://www.mitaliarora.comhttps://www.mitaliarora.com/mumbai-escorts.html
https://www.mitaliarora.com/delhi-escorts.html
https://www.mitaliarora.com/bangalore-escorts.html
https://www.mitaliarora.com/goa-escorts.html
https://www.mitaliarora.com/pune-escorts.html
https://www.mitaliarora.com/jaipur-escorts.html
https://www.mitaliarora.com/koltaka-escorts.html
https://www.mitaliarora.com/chandigarh-escorts.html
https://www.mitaliarora.com/dehradun-escorts.html
https://www.mitaliarora.com/chennai-escorts.html
https://www.mitaliarora.com/celebrity-escorts.html
sanyabansal · Jan 24, 26 1:15 am
https://www.mahiarora.comhttps://www.mahiarora.com/mumbai-call-girls.html
https://www.mahiarora.com/goa-call-girl.html
https://www.mahiarora.com/delhi-call-girl.html
https://www.mahiarora.com/jaipur-call-girl.html
https://www.mahiarora.com/kolkata-call-girl.html
https://www.mahiarora.com/chandigarh-call-girl.html
https://www.mahiarora.com/bangalore-call-girl.html
sanyabansal · Jan 24, 26 1:16 am
https://www.hotshivangi.comhttps://www.hotshivangi.com/location/andheri/22.html
https://www.hotshivangi.com/location/south-mumbai/23.html
https://www.hotshivangi.com/location/bandra/24.html
https://www.hotshivangi.com/location/chembur/25.html
https://www.hotshivangi.com/location/goregaon/26.html
https://www.hotshivangi.com/location/juhu/27.html
https://www.hotshivangi.com/location/navi-mumbai/28.html
https://www.hotshivangi.com/location/powai/29.html
https://www.hotshivangi.com/location/bhiwandi/30.html
https://www.hotshivangi.com/location/ghatkopar/31.html
https://www.hotshivangi.com/location/nerul/32.html
https://www.hotshivangi.com/location/sakinaka/33.html
https://www.hotshivangi.com/mumbai-call-girls.html
sarfarazzaid · Feb 8, 26 9:35 am
Discover Gw Geneanet Bloom, a dynamic platform that allows users to explore family trees, track ancestry, and connect with relatives globally. Build, share, and grow your family history today. Gw geneanet bloomsarfarazzaid · Feb 9, 26 11:04 am
Discover Gw Geneanet River, a versatile genealogy platform where users can navigate family trees, uncover ancestry, and connect with relatives worldwide. Build, share, and grow your family history effortlessly. Gw geneanet riversarfarazzaid · Feb 10, 26 12:25 am
Discover Gw Geneanet Luna, a comprehensive platform for genealogy enthusiasts to trace family trees, explore ancestry, and connect with relatives worldwide. Build, share, and grow your family history with ease. Gw geneanet lunasarfarazzaid · Feb 10, 26 12:41 am
Discover Gw Geneanet Trace, a comprehensive genealogy platform where users can trace family trees, uncover ancestry, and connect with relatives worldwide. Build, share, and grow your family history effortlessly. Gw geneanet tracesarfarazzaid · Feb 10, 26 12:49 am
Explore Gw Geneanet Nova, a modern genealogy platform where users trace family trees, explore ancestry, and connect with relatives worldwide. Build, share, and grow your family history effortlessly. Gw geneanet novasarfarazzaid · Feb 10, 26 2:19 pm
Casino Site is a digital casino platform where users can play hundreds of games, including slots, blackjack, and roulette. ??????