Feb 23 2016

Federation of BC Naturalists (BC Nature) join call to protect Central Walbran Valley

Thanks to the Federation of BC Naturalists (BC Nature), who have joined multiple Chambers of Commerce and municipal councils calling for the protection of the endangered Central Walbran Valley. The federation consists of 53 naturalist clubs representing 6000 members in British Columbia, including biologists, ecologists, and various natural history enthusiasts. The federation has sent a letter of support for the Cowichan Valley Naturalists in their call to the province requesting protection of the Central Walbran Ancient Forest. The 500 hectare Central Walbran Valley is threatened with potential logging by Teal-Jones, and is the most intact part of a 2600 hectare Special Management Zone. The Ancient Forest Alliance is working with diverse partners calling for the region's protection, along with legislation to protect endangered old-growth forests across BC and new policies to ensure a sustainable, value-added second-growth forest industry.  See the Federation of BC Naturalists (BC Nature) online at: www.bcnature.ca

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Feb 5 2016
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THANK YOU to our 2015 Business, Artist & Organization Supporters!

THANK YOU to all local and sustainable businesses, artists and organizations that have supported the AFA through fundraisers or direct donations in 2015! For an overview of these supporters and the many creative and generous ways that they have bolstered the AFA's work this past year, see here. Find out more about supporting the AFA as a business or organization at our Business & Organization Support page. See our FULL LIST of businesses, artists and organizations that have supported the AFA since 2010!

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Jan 14 2016

‘The Ecology and Status of the Central Walbran Ancient Forest’ by the AFA’s Ken Wu and TJ Watt

When: Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, 7:00 pm Where: The HUB, 2375 Koksilah Road, Cowichan Station (south of Duncan) Learn about the old-growth forest ecology, wildlife, relevant policies, and conservation status of the Central Walbran Valley's old-growth forests in the context of southern Vancouver Island. Discussion to follow. Find out what you can do to help protect the area's ecology and to ensure sustainable second-growth forestry jobs Free. Donations appreciated to cover hall rental. Questions: [email protected]

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Jan 14 2016

Children’s Educational Forest on Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands) Threatened by TimberWest Forest Corp’s Logging Plans

Here is a media release and action alert from the Mount Moresby Adventure Camp on Haida Gwaii, where a forest that is central as a learning centre for the children and youth of Haida Gwaii is threatened by planned logging by TimberWest (whose managing agent for their Forestry Licence there is Teal-Jones).

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Dec 31 2015

NEW! 2016 Ancient Forest CALENDARS & Cards, Posters, Stickers, Certificates, and other Merchandise!

Make the Ancient Forest Alliance your Holiday-Giving Priority by picking up some of our beautiful AFA merchandise and/or donating! • To order products online visit: www.ancientforestalliance.org/store.php • To donate visit: https://ancientforestalliance.org/donations.php We’re proud to present the Ancient Forest Alliance’s 2016 CALENDAR! It features many of the special places on British Columbia’s coast that we’ve explored as we work to secure provincial legislation to protect our endangered old-growth forests and forestry jobs. It includes beautiful photos of Avatar Grove, Big Lonely Doug, Central Walbran Valley, Nootka Island, Cameron Valley, Mossy Maples, wildlife, and more! See here for a full list of items and details on how to purchase/donate!

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Dec 28 2015

**AFA Office Holiday Closure**

The AFA office space in Victoria (Central Building, 620 View St, 3rd floor #306, inside the Volunteer Victoria office) will be closed at 4pm on Dec 23rd and from Dec 24th-Jan 4th. The office will re-open on Jan 5th with the regular office hours of Tues & Thurs, 11am-5pm.

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Dec 10 2015

Vancouver Film Showing & Presentation – “Exploring & Protecting our Biggest Trees & Old-Growth Forests”

Thursday, December 10, 2015 7:00 to 9:00 pm Patagonia Vancouver store, 1994 W. 4th Avenue, Kitsilano Join members of the Ancient Forest Alliance and their hosts from Patagonia Vancouver for a screening of Darryl Augustine's 17 minute film "The Ancient Forest Alliance", some smaller videos including "Climbing Big Lonely Doug" and "Save the Central Walbran Valley (with drone footage)", and a new slideshow presentation by Ancient Forest Alliance activists Ken Wu, TJ Watt, Hannah Carpendale, and Mike Grant on "Exploring and Protecting our Biggest Trees and Old-Growth Forests". Admission: by donation For more info contact: [email protected] Join and invite others on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1689628047987222/

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Dec 10 2015

Ancient Forest Alliance’s Holiday OPEN HOUSE!

Friday, December 11th, 4-7pm (**drop in anytime; special presentation by Ken & TJ at 6pm) AFA Victoria office (620 View St, 3rd floor #306) You're invited to the Ancient Forest Alliance's Holiday Season Open House! Come by the AFA office to enjoy some drinks and snacks (including Sea Cider and Tugwell Creek Mead), meet and socialize with other supporters, watch a brief fun presentation by the AFA's Ken Wu and TJ Watt as well as some short film clips from this year, and check out the AFA's holiday gifts! We greatly appreciate your support and look forward to celebrating with you!

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Nov 16 2015

AFA HOLIDAY BOOTHS in Victoria and Vancouver – PURCHASE GIFTS and DONATE IN PERSON!

Visit the AFA's Holiday Booths in VICTORIA and VANCOUVER - see here for details on locations, dates and times to purchase gifts and support the AFA this holiday season!

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Nov 14 2015

Black Bear Climbs Old-Growth Tree in Endangered Vancouver Island Forest

Check out what our motion-activated camera captured! This mother black bear and her cub in the endangered Lower Edinburgh Grove are seen checking out the Ancient Forest Alliance's camera and climbing up the enormous old-growth redcedar tree in an area that is threatened with logging by Teal Jones near Port Renfrew, in several clips and photos taken recently. Be sure to Send a Message to help protect this special forest at: www.BCForestMovement.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlMFpADt84c  

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