Local photographer Nick Hawkins’ lecture on his work to expose the effects of deforestation in Costa Rica and Nicaragua on wildlife species such as the tapir at an overflowing room in the University of New Brunswick’s Forestry and Geology building was the subject of an article published by the St. Thomas The Aquinian, the St. Thomas University’s student newspaper, on Sept. 27.
“Costa Rica is home to so many unique and diverse creatures,” said Hawkins in the article.
“Deforestation is really jeopardizing their habitat and their lives, and I feel like this is something that really needs to be brought to the light.”
Hawkins’ lecture was one of a series of 5 Days for the Forest events held last week by the Conservation Council of New Brunswick to celebrate National Forest Week and spread awareness and appreciation for Acadian forest.
Following Nick’s presentation, Community Forests International’s Communications Director, Zachary Melanson, screened the organization’s recent documentary, Kokota: The Islet of Hope.
“I find art is best when used for activism: it’s at its strongest, it’s at its most powerful, it’s at its most inspirational. There’s not much you can do if you’re just using art for art.”
Read the full article here.
Read more about how Nick Hawkins and Community Forests International presentations during our first Visual Forest Feast Event held on Sept 21, here.
View Nick Hawkins photographs here. Nick’s photographs of the Acadian forest can be found on display at the Conservation Council’s downtown Fredericton office, Conserver House.
Learn more about the work being done by Community Forest International here.