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(EN) THE FIGHT TO SAVE 100+ YEAR OLD FOREST - Interview with Geneviève Lussier of the Fairview Forest citizens group AND Tim Thomas, Mayor of Pointe-Claire
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Alex Tyrrell द्वारा प्रदान की गई सामग्री. एपिसोड, ग्राफिक्स और पॉडकास्ट विवरण सहित सभी पॉडकास्ट सामग्री Alex Tyrrell या उनके पॉडकास्ट प्लेटफ़ॉर्म पार्टनर द्वारा सीधे अपलोड और प्रदान की जाती है। यदि आपको लगता है कि कोई आपकी अनुमति के बिना आपके कॉपीराइट किए गए कार्य का उपयोग कर रहा है, तो आप यहां बताई गई प्रक्रिया का पालन कर सकते हैं https://hi.player.fm/legal।
The first English episode of the EcoMindset podcast focuses on the Fairview Forest, a large forest on the West Island of Montreal that is under threat of development. Alex Tyrrell interviews Geneviève Lussier of the Fairview Forest citizens group AND Tim Thomas, Mayor of Pointe-Claire. The forest is important for its biodiversity and as a heat island mitigator. The landowner, Cadillac Fairview, plans to develop the forest into office, residential, and commercial space. The community has been protesting and raising awareness about the importance of protecting the forest. The mayor of Point Claire, Tim Thomas, has been supportive of protecting the forest but faces obstacles from developers and some city council members. The episode highlights the challenges of protecting green spaces and the importance of public opinion in influencing political decisions.
Takeaways
- The Fairview Forest is an important green space on the West Island of Montreal, providing biodiversity and mitigating the heat island effect.
- Cadillac Fairview plans to develop the forest into office, residential, and commercial space, despite community opposition.
- The community has been actively protesting and raising awareness about the importance of protecting the forest.
- The mayor of Point Claire, Tim Thomas, has faced obstacles in protecting the forest, including pressure from developers and some city council members.
Learn more about saving the Fairview Forest:
https://sauvonslaforetfairview.org/
https://www.instagram.com/save_fairview_forest/
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