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Ring Of Fire Region Needs Protection

Re The Ring of Fire failure to ignite(Oct 22): reporter Rachelle Younglai defyly digs into the ring of fire and goes beyond the rhetoric. Whats missing however, is the ecological context.

The ring of fire is located in the heart of an irreplaceable environmental treasure. This wilderness of trees, wetlands, lakes, and rivers is part of the planets largest intact forest-the Boreal forset. First Nations call these lands their ancestral home and have inherited rights to the land. The region supports hundreds of plant, mammal, and fish species, most in decline everywhere, and is the continent's main nesting area for nearly 200 migratory birds. For some species, it's the last refuge. As one of the worlds largest storehouses of carbon, it helps keep climate change in check.

Sadly, there is no plan or overarching vision here to ensure these irreplaceable values are protected forever before new mines, roads,or transmission lines are built. It's time Ontario takes the lead on developing such a plan with local First Nations, scientists, industry, and the public. We can all get behind that.

Anna Baggio, director conservation planning, CPAWS Wildlands Leauge, Toronto