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Happy Earth Day from the AFA!

Happy Earth Day from AFA! ? Here's what the Earth Day 2023 theme, "Invest in Our Planet", means to us.
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An old-growth grove is pierced by sunbeams coming through the trees

How a new ‘nature economy’ is transforming the fight for BC’s ancient forests

Check out this interactive article by Global News, which highlights a new economic model dubbed the "nature economy", showing how leaving ancient forests standing is more profitable than cutting them down.
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Deer Ferns

Deer fern is abundant in the coastal rainforest. Read on to learn more about these special rainforest dwellers.
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A man with grey hair and a beard stands in front of a massive old-growth tree wearing a puffy Patagonia vest and neon green t-shirt. Beside him on the right is a photo of another man with red hair and a beard wearing a teal Ancient Forest Alliance t-shirt, also standing in an old-growth forest.

Earth Week Event with Andy MacKinnon & TJ Watt – Wed. April 19th

Please join us for a free night of insightful presentations and a special photo show on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 from 7–9pm to celebrate Earth Week.
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A group of western skunk cabbage plants begins to show their yellow flowers.

Western Skunk Cabbage

A sure sign of spring on the west coast is the emergence of the spectacular western skunk cabbage.
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A turquoise ocean splashes against craggy rocks with lush, green old-growth forest and blue-hued mountains in the background.

Earth Month Contest: Prints for Forest Protection!

To honour Earth Month, we’re hosting a PRINT GIVEAWAY to help protect endangered ancient forests in BC! All you need to do to enter is Send a Message to the BC government using our recently UPDATED take-action tool!
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An aerial capture of Vernon Bay, with shining blue water surrounded by craggy rocks on the left bordered by lush green old-growth treetops.

Thank You to Our Amazing Business Supporters!

We would like to thank WildPlay Element Parks, Patagonia Victoria, Flow Motion Aerials, and West Coast Trail Bus Express for generously supporting the old-growth campaign!
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A humpback whale breaching.

Indigenous funding model is a win-win for ecosystems and local economies in Canada

First Nations in the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii of Canada, have successfully invested in conservation initiatives that have benefited ecosystems while also increasing communities’ well-being over the past 15 years.
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