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The Ancient Forest Alliance works to protect BC’s endangered old-growth forests and to ensure a sustainable, value-added, second-growth forest industry.

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AFA’s TJ Watt Delivers Powerful TEDxVictoria Talk on Protecting Old-Growth Forests in BC

TJ Watt, renowned Ancient Forest Alliance photographer, big-tree hunter, and National Geographic Explorer, took the stage at TEDxVictoria 2024 to deliver his talk titled One Last Shot to Protect Old-Growth Forests in British Columbia.
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New Video! AFA’s TJ Watt’s TEDxVictoria Talk on Old-Growth Forests

In his presentation, One Last Shot to Protect Old-Growth Forests In British Columbia, TJ takes us on a visual journey of his work as a conservation photographer, big tree hunter, and National Geographic Explorer.
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Welcome our new Forest Campaigner, Issy Turnill!

With a master’s degree in Environmental Anthropology and experience as an environmental communications consultant raising awareness about climate and nature-based solutions, Issy brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the organization.
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The photos you see on this website were captured by AFA Photographer, Campaigner, and Co-Founder, TJ Watt. TJ has been photographing both the beauty and destruction of BC’s old-growth forests for over a decade now and his images play a vital role in making these remote areas visually accessible for people across the globe.