To the Editor,
Re: City Explores Linley purchase options, March 1.
While it is positive that Nanaimo city council has had the foresight to consider purchase and rezoning options on Linley Valley West, it is crucial to act now.
Rezoning the valley to protect it in the interim would make sure that it is conserved while funds are raised to purchase the land.
There is no time to waste, and it is the perfect opportunity to seize, and do it now.
While Nanaimo is considered to be such a green city with the beans to bones food compost recycling program among many green programs in town, saving green areas is as important if not more important than just recycling.
What is a city that focuses on recycling and then proceeds to pave over every green space? Nanaimo has a “jewel” waiting to be preserved, with more than 100 species of birds, many of which have prime nesting grounds in the valley.
It would be a travesty to not proceed now and protect these lands.
The momentum is growing in the city, the people of Nanaimo have spoken and want this area saved for future generations, and also for this generation.
Most importantly, it is our duty to preserve these lands, as they are the last large wetland areas in Nanaimo.
Joanne Jonas
Nanaimo