Increased flooding risks, roads, land management practices. What's the link?
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As rains once again battered Vancouver Island over the weekend, multiple regions grappled with the risk of flooding. For a period on Monday there were evacuation notices covering parts of Chemainus and a campground in Parksville.
UBC professor Younes Alila says that while governments and media outlets are often quick to point to climate change as a driver of more frequent atmospheric rivers and increased flood risks, he feels more attention needs to be given to the role of forest management practices, especially clear cut logging in creating conditions for dangerous floods.
He spoke with Midcoast Morning.
We also speak with Trace Acers from the Road Safety at Work program about driving during periods of heavy rain.
Guests:
Younes Alila — Professor, Department of Forest Resources Management, University of British Columbia.
Trace Acers — Program Director, Road Safety at Work.
Program Team:
Joe Pugh — Host and Producer.
Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.
Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.
Podcast Photo:
Podcast Photo: Map of flooding in Chemainus (Alertable)
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