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The Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA) is a registered charitable organization working to protect BC’s endangered old-growth forests and to ensure a sustainable, value-added, second-growth forest industry.
Authorized by Ancient Forest Alliance, registered sponsor under the Election Act, 250-896-4007.
AFA’s office is located on the territories of the Lekwungen Peoples, also known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations.
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Redwood Sorrel
Looking like an oversized clover, the redwood sorrel (oxalis oregana) is one of BC’s loveliest and rarest rainforest plants, found only in a few scattered sites on Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii. Because they have adapted to live on the shady forest floor, these plants are actually light-sensitive and will fold their leaves to […]
Canada’s fourth-widest tree located in North Vancouver, estimated to be over 1000 years old
June 27, 2022 City News By Monika Gul One of the widest trees in Canada was found in the Lynn Valley area of North Vancouver. The tree, nicknamed “The North Shore Giant”, was located by Colin Spratt, a Vancouver big-tree hunter, and Ian Thomas of the Ancient Forest Alliance. Thomas said he was […]
CBC News Vancouver: North Shore Giant
CBC News Vancouver has featured AFA’s Ian Thomas and Vancouver big tree hunter, Colin Spratt on their recent finding of a record-sized western redcedar nicknamed the “North Shore Giant”. See 20:20 in this video clip: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2047159363721/ Thankfully, the tree and the ancient forest surrounding it, are protected in the remote reaches of Vancouver’s Lynn Headwaters […]
Giant tree found in North Vancouver could be Canada’s fourth widest
Ancient Forest Alliance’s Ian Thomas and Vancouver big-tree hunter Colin Spratt have located Canada’s fourth-widest tree, nicknamed the "North Shore Giant" in the Lynn Headwaters Regional Park in North Vancouver. Read more.
Canada’s fourth-widest tree found in North Vancouver
Canada’s fourth-widest tree found in North Vancouver Canada’s fourth-widest tree was found in the Lynn Headwaters Regional Park in North Vancouver, a giant western redcedar that is likely the widest tree found in Canada in over 34 years. VICTORIA (Unceded Lekwungen Territories) – Two big tree hunters from Vancouver have just identified the fourth-widest […]
MEC Victoria Tabling Event
Thank you to MEC Victoria for hosting our tabling event over the Victoria Day long weekend. We’ll be there again this Saturday, June 25 from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm. Stop by to say hello, learn about our campaigns to protect endangered old-growth forests, and check out our awesome eco-friendly merch! Making an appearance again […]
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Today we celebrate Indigenous People who’ve been stewards of this land since time immemorial. Across BC, indigenous communities are playing an increasingly central role in the protection and stewardship of natural areas, including the establishment of Indigenous Protected Areas, tribal parks, and conservancies. Below are some highlights of places to visit in BC where First […]
ACTION ALERT: Call for Old-Growth Funding in Budget 2023 by June 24th!
Right now until (3:00 pm, Friday, June 24th), the BC government is seeking input from British Columbians on their priorities for the 2023 provincial budget. This is a critical opportunity for us to request funding that can make the government’s old-growth promises a reality. Please join us in calling on the BC government to commit […]
Before and After Billboard
We have a new billboard on display as you’re heading to the Swartz Bay ferry terminal that poses a critical question: Which future would you choose? If you want a future with ancient trees, biodiverse ecosystems, and a fighting chance against climate change, send a message to the BC NDP and John Horgan, asking them […]
Educational Webinar: Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
Join us on Wednesday, June 1st from 7-8:30 pm PDT for our old-growth and wildlife webinar “Confiers, Carnivores, & Coho: The importance of old-growth forests for bears and wild salmon”. The evening will be spent learning from our esteemed guests, Helen Davis and Roger Dunlop, who will speak about the importance of old-growth […]