West Fraser's Allison Creek Timber Harvest Faces Community Opposition and Scrutiny in Alberta
West Fraser Timber Co. is facing significant community opposition regarding its planned timber harvest in the Allison Creek area of Alberta, Canada. Approximately 75 residents gathered in Bellevue to discuss concerns about the logging operation and the broader C5 Forest Management Plan. The 'Save Our Slopes' group, which organized the meeting, is advocating for an immediate halt to the Allison Creek harvest, demanding further public consultation and independent review. West Fraser's 2026 planning documents schedule the Allison Creek work for the 2026-27 operating season, targeting approximately 454 hectares, a reduction from an initial 550 hectares after discussions with recreation groups. The company states the project is part of Alberta’s Community Hazardous Fuels Reduction program, aimed at mitigating wildfire risks in communities like Crowsnest Pass and the Tecumseh subdivision. West Fraser also commissioned a voluntary, independent hydrological review, which concluded the harvest could proceed while m...
