Terry recently spoke to CBC on an interview about the possible factors behind tree poaching on Vancouver island. Since January, approximately 100 trees have been taken from the North Cowichan Municipal Forest Reserve that lies 70 kilometres north of Victoria on Vancouver Island. Terry said he believes rising prices are the main driver for timber theft, and it is crime of opportunity with low technical requirements: the only equipment a poacher would need is a chainsaw and a way to haul the wood out, such as a pickup truck. He also commented that in order to move and sell timber legally, wood has to be imprinted with a stamp issued by the province. However a growing demand for bespoke products like rustic tables could be fuelling a black market.
This was featured on an article on CBC website.