By Dave Branco

Ban herbicides

Lheidli T’enneh First Nation bans herbicides to protect land and future generations

Nov 25, 2025 | 4:21 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – The Lheidli T’enneh First Nation has taken significant steps to safeguard its lands for both present and future generations. They have decided to prohibit the use of all herbicides, including glyphosate, across their territory.

Chief Dolleen Logan and Elder Les Baker of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation held a news conference on Tuesday morning to address the recent ban on herbicides, including glyphosate, within the Lheidli T’enneh Territory.

“ No more spraying this in our territory. Hopefully, this will spread to more spraying in B.C.”

Chief Dolleen Logan

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Glyphosate is a widely used herbicide that kills unwanted plants and weeds.

For years, James Stiedel has advocated for an end to herbicide use in the landscape industry. With Tuesday’s announcement, he is pleased to see another First Nations community joining the call to halt the spraying.

The Takla First Nations shut down, spraying in their territory back in the 1990s. There’s been no forestry spraying in the Hazelton area for decades now.”

James Steidle

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According to the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, a study indicated that glyphosate residues can remain in plant tissues for up to 12 years after application.

In an open letter, the First Nation demands that government agencies and all industries operating within its territory adhere to the herbicide ban.

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