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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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International Day of Forests
Happy International Day of Forests! Today - and every day - is a fantastic time to celebrate the magnificent forest ecosystems in BC. These forests are home to some of the oldest, tallest, and widest trees known on Earth.
CBC News coverage on 18-month old-growth report card
Read the CBC News article highlighting our report card with Sierra Club BC and Wilderness Committee that evaluates the BC government’s progress on promised implementation of the Old Growth Strategic Review panel’s recommendations.
Thank you to our generous business supporters!
We would like to give a big shout out to the following businesses and individuals for supporting the AFA’s ancient forest campaign:
Recreational Canoeing Association of BC Signs Resolution in Support of Old-Growth Protection
We’re pleased to announce the Recreational Canoeing Association of BC (RCABC), representing 400 members, has signed a resolution in support of old-growth forest protection! By signing this resolution, RCABC is calling on the BC government to support First Nations to protect at-risk old-growth forests while ensuring sustainable economic development and enabling the shift to a […]
Three-quarters of at-risk old-growth forests in BC still without logging deferrals
In the 18 months since the BC government promised to implement the recommendations of the Old-Growth Strategic Review (OGSR) panel, only 24 percent of the most at-risk old-growth forests have been deferred from logging.
TJ Watt featured in A Photo Editor
AFA’s TJ Watt recently sat down for a chat with Creative Director Heidi Volpe at A Photo Editor.
Funding for Old-Growth Arrives in BC Budget, Falls Short of What’s Needed
Conservationists argue more support is necessary for First Nations communities to ensure most at-risk ancient forests can remain standing.
Municipal leaders in BC call on provincial government to commit funding for old-growth protection in Budget 2022
A letter signed by 25 municipal leaders from 14 BC communities is urging the province to follow through on its promises to protect at-risk old-growth forests, including by allocating significant funding in the upcoming provincial budget, set to be released February 22nd.
Photos: White River Provincial Park
Nicknamed “The Cathedral Grove of the North Island”, White River Provincial Park is a protected old-growth jewel on Vancouver Island.
Show your love for ancient forests this Valentine’s Day
Looking for a sustainable gift idea this Valentine’s Day? Why not show your love for ancient forests AND those close to you by dedicating a donation to the AFA in honour of a loved one.