Come to Buchanan Hall for a thought-provoking film screening and discussion where we will be exploring the state of forests and the forestry industry in B.C.
Doors 6:30, Film 7:00 followed by Q&A
Film: Silvicola, Winner of the John Kastner Award at Hot Docs 2023. Watch the trailer here.
Talk: Q&A after the screening with Silvicola filmmaker Jean-Philippe Marquis, Forest Ecologist Erik Piikkila, SCBC’s Senior Policy and Science Advisor Jens Wieting & local expert guest speakers.
Walk: You’re invited to a guided forest walk with us the day after the film screening. Details: Wednesday, October 9, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Cumberland Community Forest with Meaghan Cursons, Executive Director of the Cumberland Community Forest. Meet at the corner of Comox Lake Rd. and Sutton Rd. Please arrive on time so we can go in as a group.
More about the Film
Set in the rugged forests of B.C., Silvicola showcases the cultural and economic forces which compel and constrain modern forestry practices. Silvicola takes the viewer to remote spaces and worksites normally hidden from view and lets workers tell their stories. It's a film that calls on us to rethink the divisions between natural and industrial worlds by spotlighting the hidden labour and logistics of modern forestry and the ecosystems we all depend on.
Co-organized and authorized by Sierra Club BC, registered sponsor under the Election Act, 250-386-5255
