Commercial Herbicide use by forest companies vs. moose numbers?

[emerson]

A CGN thread about deer numbers in the Martimes being affected by herbicides used by forest companies brought this to my attention. Anyone know how prevalent this is in BC?

[emerson]

Mods, if this should go in another forum please feel free to move it. Lots of views, no posters. Hope this isn't the "3rd rail" of moose conservation?

[Fallkniven]

I think its use is certainly prevalent along some maintained FSR's, be interesting to know if its affecting wildlife?

[Darksith]

it is most definitely used in BC in the clear cuts to keep the aspen down. Not sure how much aspen moose eat, or if it effects willow. If it does, it certainly is something that should be of concern

[IronNoggin]

Definite Concern!

Here's some info: http://stopthespraybc.com/

If you are concerned, here is the petition (Yes, I have signed and supported this): https://www.change.org/p/government-...-wildlife-need

Cheers,
Nog

[Ride]

Lots of signs in the PG area stating areas have been treated. I don't think we research that in BC though as logs to mills is king!

[scott h]

Definite Concern!

Here's some info: http://stopthespraybc.com/

If you are concerned, here is the petition (Yes, I have signed and supported this): https://www.change.org/p/government-...-wildlife-need

Cheers,
Nog

Thanks for the link!!!Signed and sent. It amazes me that people are surprised that moose numbers are down when we are actively poisoning their food

[Squirrelnuts]

Thanks for the link!!!Signed and sent. It amazes me that people are surprised that moose numbers are down when we are actively poisoning their food

Amazes me that there are people that believe everything they see. That video clip is pure bullshit.

[elknut]

Just got back from hunting up north and there was a crew spraying ROUNDUP...Its meant to kill deciduous trees ..The fellow spraying said its not good for animals to eat the sprayed folliage ...Seems common sense to me ..Poison is poison !!!!!!....Dennis

[scott h]

Amazes me that there are people that believe everything they see. That video clip is pure bullshit.

I'm not sure I understand what you're getting at? Are you saying that they don't spray round-up or are you saying killing off big game animals main food source has no effect ? What part is bullshit? Are you saying that spaying deciduous trees doesn't hurt big game numbers?