"Through the most subtle, yet powerful, form of social commentary-letting people speak for themselves-Leiren-Young weaves an informative, and at times moving, narrative that will inspire thought and action for years to come."
-Joel Bakan, author of The Corporation: The Pathological Pursuit of Profit and Power

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT TREES?

That's the key question Mark Leiren-Young asks of environmentalists, loggers, scientists and others in The Green Chain. Raw log exports, environmental devastation, making a living... all are discussed in this exploration of the past, present and future of forestry.

It's an emotional topic, especially in British Columbia, where Greenpeace and the Raging Grannies were born but where the economy has been fuelled largely by forestry. Both the logging industry and the environmental movement are facing unprecedented challenges, and the world is watching to see how Canada responds.

Leiren-Young discusses the problems and their possible solutions with 22 eloquent, passionate people, including:

• ForestEthics and PowerUP Canada founder Tzeporah Berman
• activist Severn Cullis-Suzuki
• author John Vaillant (The Golden Spruce)
• Forest Products Association of Canada president and CEO Avrim Lazar
• union spokesman Wade Fisher

Their perspectives show why the battles over forests are so fascinating, and may serve as inspiration for us all to conserve, respect and treasure our resources.

The Green Chain also includes the screenplay for Leiren-Young's award-winning film of the same name.