March 2026: T’łuładi Project Zones
As part of the T’łuładi Project, two zones are being proposed: T’ła’yi and Giwas. These are being created so that ‘Namgis can more directly guide how land is used and cared for in areas with particularly important values.
These zones are not fully closed off from resource development, but they do come with more careful planning and stronger rules. Activities within these zones will be managed to ensure that cultural, ecological, and community values are protected. Strategies that will be considered within the T’ła’yi and Giwas zones will include:
- Smaller harvest areas
- Increased retention (more trees and patches will be left standing)
- Longer rotation between harvest (allowing trees to grow older before being harvested)
These zones also help recognize that not all areas should be managed the same way. By identifying places that need additional care and attention, the project can better reflect community priorities and long-term stewardship goals.
The T’ła’yi and Giwas zones are similar to the Special Management Zones created by the Gwa’ni Project. This is another way The T’łuładi Project is moving toward land management practices that protect what matters most for ‘Namgis, now and for future generations.
