“The [writers] say, ‘Your issue really resonates with us, we have the same issue going on here, and we’re with you,’” says McCaslin. “It’s just been an incredible outpouring of support.”
“The diversity of the poems that have been sent in kind of imitates the biodiversity of the forest.”
McCaslin and WOLF have also been organizing other events to raise awareness about the issue in recent months, including local musical performances, poetry readings, nature walks, photography exhibits, and environmental speakers.
Land Zoned as Residential
Langley councillors and locals attended a packed town hall meeting on Dec.10 where McCaslin, along with local residents, activists, and scientists gave presentations in favour of preserving the forest.
