Report to Reveal "Broken Promises" About B.C. Forest Practices

["Greenbase" <greenbas@gb.greenpeace.org>]

Press Advisory

As Logging Companies Prepare to Clearcut the Great Bear Rainforest

REPORT TO REVEAL "BROKEN PROMISES" ABOUT B.C. FOREST 
PRACTICES

WHAT:  The international, live-on-the-internet, release of
"Broken Promises: The Truth about what's happening to British
Columbia's Forests"

WHO:  Greenpeace and the Sierra Legal Defence Fund

WHERE:     In Victoria, at a press conference at the Empress
Hotel;  in Toronto reports available at Greenpeace Toronto
office, in New York, at the United Nations, in European cities
including Amsterdam, Hamburg, London, Vienna, Zurich and..... and
live on the internet at:http://www.webactive.com *

WHEN:  Monday, April 21st at 10:30 (Pacific Standard Time)

"Broken Promises" a comprehensive new report comparing promises
made by British Columbia's government to what is really happening
in the province's forests, will be released in Victoria, Toronto,
at the United Nations, and in numerous European cities on Monday.

The report contains extensive evidence gathered from
investigations in the forest and data culled from government
documents, that have not yet come to public attention. It will
reveal specific examples of how the province's so-called "world
class" forest regulations have not been enforced;  the extent of
clearcutting in areas where the practice has been prohibited; the
inadequate protection provided by the province's much publicized
new park system; and the imminent danger posed to threatened
species like Grizzly Bears and Pacific Salmon.  

"Broken Promises" also reveals new information, obtained through
the Freedom of Information Act, that outlines what the B.C.
government has done and how much it has spent to counteract
growing international concern over B.C.'s forests.

In addition, the report contains recent polling regarding current
public opinion and expectations regarding B.C. forest practices.

The release of "Broken Promises" comes as logging companies
prepare to start clearcutting in the Great Bear Rainforest, one
of the largest remaining  pieces of ancient temperate rainforest
left in the world.
For more information contact:
In Vancouver: Karen Mahon or Tzeporah Berman at 604 253-7701 or
in Victoria on Monday at 604-220-7701 (cell)
In Toronto:  Mary MacNutt 416-597-8408;  416-505-1792 (cell)
Editors' Notes:
*  To listen to the press conference on-line, reporters need a
computer with speakers and a modem of at least 14.4 kps
capability. (28.8 kps will deliver better sound.)  The software
necessary to listen can be downloaded for free at: 
http://www.realaudio.com
*  In Toronto, Greenpeace Forest Campaigner Karen Mahon will be
available for interviews on April 21st and 22nd.