Full Podcast: https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261013-what-happens-to-northern-ontario More than 25 years ago, Quebec made a major change in how it manages its public forests. Instead of relying on chemical herbicides such as glyphosate to control vegetation after logging, the province moved toward mechanical brushing and alternative reforestation practices. The change followed years of public concern about the environmental impact of spraying. Quebec demonstrated that public forests could be managed without widespread chemical herbicide applications. In this Love the North conversation, David Flood of Matachewan First Nation explains why he believes Northern Ontario should consider a similar approach. Rather than spraying harvested areas to suppress poplar, birch, and other competing vegetation, Quebec turned to mechanical methods, including workers using brush saws to help planted trees grow. While this approach can require more labour and higher upfront costs, it can also create forestry employment opportunities and help preserve the diversity of mixed-wood forests. Flood raises an important question: Are we measuring the true cost of aerial spraying, including potential impacts on wildlife habitat, biodiversity, and future forest health? Quebec chose a different path. Could Northern Ontario do the same? #LoveTheNorth #StopTheSpray #DavidFlood #NorthernOntario #QuebecForestry #Glyphosate #ProtectOurForests