cd trees safe for now in THE SEYMOUR Demonstra- tion Forest's (SDF) old-growth trees were removed from the chopping block Nov. 18 by the Greater Vancouver Regional District’s (GVRD) water com- Mmitlee. By lan Noble News Reporter During a meeting to determine how the SDF would be managed in the future, water committee menm- bers also vetoed tree cutting in the SDF until an ecolovical assessment and management plan for the park was approved by the committee. Of the four options put before water committee members, commit- tee members chose to mainiain the SDF's demonstration forest status. Committee members rejected other options that would have ted to the SDF becoming a park or being closed. _ North Vancouver City Coun. Barbara Perrault, who is also a member of the water committee, ‘said the water committee recom- mendation will go to the GVRD‘s board for final approval. Perrault is confident that the o forest The Holidays Can Be A Pile OF Gar! You don't have to throw it away. Start a reducing and reusing programme this festive season. BC Bed Environment said if the board approves the rec- ommended option, then the terms of reference for the management plan will be mapped out. He said there is “an element of uncertainty as to who is going to pay for the manugentent phn” Perrault voted for the recom. mended option, She added that she does not want ald growth removed from the demonstration forest or logging to > be a revenue source for the SDF, North Vancouver District Coun. Janice Harris, a meniber of the water committee, also supports the park option. Harris voted tor the recommend- cdl option ays a “stop-gap measure.” “Pin hoping we can throw a net around all old growth, and then we can negotiate the remainder,” said Harris. Meanwhile, North Vancouver District Council passed motions Nov. 21 calling for the immediate end to logging of old growth in all three watersheds. Council also wanted dn end to all new road building through old-growth forests in those watersheds, said Harris. She said the council also wants to exchide remaining old-growth in the SOF from any logging or For more information call the H.C. Recycling Hotline 732-9253 OREATER VANCOURER La OK ePPagsnrgiag? peitin Coloaba | 1-800-667-4521 Yes it's true whether you're six foot four or four foot six the Mareis Alexander line of original leather ean he expertly erafied to suit you. Vey anything off the rack, for the ticketed prive we'll mea- sure you and custom make the garment to your exact speeifieation. Guaranteed, Men's and ladies’ custom made fashion, touring and biking leather, complemented by an array of exclusive leather accessories. Distinctive yet classic design, attention to detail, excellent service are the trademark of Marcus Alexander. Ask Stu! replanting activities. Ske said the three motions were not supported by water committee members at the water commitiee meeting. Perrault said other committee members did not support Harris’ motions because they were too “absolute.” board will agree with the direction - taken by the water commitice. “They usually act on our recom- mendations,” she said. : John Morse, the manager of the Greater Vancouver Water District's water and construction divisian, C&S Custom Made Men’s Leather Car Cuats Reg. $990 Now $840 Sale price in effect ‘it Nav, 27, 1904 : iBay City Insurance Services Lid. ‘Visa and Mastercard accepted at no cost to you!” West Van North Van. 1445 Marine Drive #10-1199 Lynn Valley Rd. (Beside McDonald's) Lynn Valley Centre 925-3533 986-1155 THOMEOWNE EO eheb IG MAN tg Ce “We've got you covered” * CONBOMI RAVEL ORIGINAL LEATHERS Now Open » Park Royal North « 925-8818 , Time Is Running Out! — @ for B.C.’s best bonus interest | : Time is running out!! Ask for all the details at any one of our 9 full service branches. We're located from Burnaby to downtown Vancouver, North and West Vancouver, to Whistler. Or, call 986-4321. : _ Here's the deal. ” Open a new term deposit product or add new funds to a renewing one. And, you can earn B.C.’s best bonus interest.* Here’s how the bonus works for new funds: 1/2% bonus on min. $1,000 3/4% bonus on ntin. $10,000+ Choose from a wide variety. All one year deposits (non-redeemable) are eligible. Everything from Term Deposits to RRSPs and RRIFs. * Rates subject to change without notice und applies to new funds only.