Editor:
I have just finished reading To Save the Wild Earth by Ric Careless. It is an outstanding story of a remarkable man who spent 25 years of his life battling politicians and the logging and mining industry to save nine wilderness areas in B.C. It is an interesting account of the tactics required to win the battles, and also a colourful story of the people who lived, worked, and died in these wilderness areas. Truly a “must read” book!
We are so fortunate to have people like Ric who work tirelessly and are so committed to saving wilderness areas for future generations and for the continued existence of mankind. Ric, I stand in awe at your devotion and accomplishments. I am pleased to learn that Ric and family are making the Sunshine Coast home, and I would be deeply honoured to meet him one day.
Marshall Mitchell, Sechelt
