Help AFA raise $250,000 by December 31st – we’re over halfway there!
Support the protection of old-growth forests in BC through Indigenous-led conservation, science, and public action. Donate to help safeguard ancient forests.
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TJ Watt2025-12-15 15:20:282025-12-15 17:55:17Help AFA raise $250,000 by December 31st – we’re over halfway there!
Chek News: Document reveals approval to harvest remnant old-growth in B.C.’s northwest
BC Timber Sales has ended a policy protecting remnant old-growth in northwest B.C., citing First Nations’ positions, sparking concerns from ecologists and residents.
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TJ Watt2025-12-08 13:49:362025-12-08 13:49:36Chek News: Document reveals approval to harvest remnant old-growth in B.C.’s northwest
Thank You to Our Silent Auction business Donors!
Thank you to these local businesses for generously donating items and experiences to our first-ever online Silent Auction!
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TJ Watt2025-12-08 13:17:322025-12-08 13:50:51Thank You to Our Silent Auction business Donors!
Statement on the Provincial Forest Advisory Council’s Interim Report – AFA & EEA
The Provincial Forest Advisory Council’s (PFAC) interim report falls short of addressing the root causes of BC’s forestry crisis or outlining the bold, decisive actions needed to reverse it, warn the Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA) and Endangered Ecosystem Alliance (EEA).
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TJ Watt2025-11-21 10:13:452025-11-21 10:15:43Statement on the Provincial Forest Advisory Council’s Interim Report – AFA & EEA
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In terms of emissions, logging the Walbran makes no sense
/in News CoverageHere’s a new article by the AFA’s Ken Wu in Focus Magazine about the impacts of old-growth logging on climate change. In particular, it debunks the false notion that logging old-growth forests and replacing them with younger second-growth tree plantations benefits the climate. Scientific research shows that BC’s coastal old-growth forests store two times more carbon per hectare than the ensuing second-growth tree plantations that they’re being replaced with – and that the second-growth plantations are simply trying to re-sequester or re-absorb the carbon that is lost into the atmosphere after logging the original old-growth forests. However, it’ll take 200 years to resequester the released old-growth carbon, which will never happen under the 30 to 80 year rotation ages in coastal BC when our second-growth stands are slated to be relogged. Thus, there is a major net release of carbon – about 50% – when converting old-growth forests into second-growth stands.
NEW! 2016 Ancient Forest CALENDARS & Cards, Posters, Stickers, Certificates, and other Merchandise!
/in Announcements• To order products online visit: www.ancientforestalliance.org/store.php
• To donate visit: https://staging.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 a documentary about the Ancient Forest Alliance to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg9dcc2WPjk **
AFA Products (Click here to view items and order online):
AFA 2016 Calendars: $25. 3 or more $20 each
Cards: $5. 6 for $25, 12 for $40 (Choose from our specially selected 6-card sets – Big Tree Bundle, Wild Landscapes, Coastal Critters, & Serenity Set, or variety packs of 6 or 12 cards)
Posters: $12. All 3 for $30 (Avatar Grove’s Gnarly Tree, San Juan Spruce, and Canada’s Largest Tree the Cheewhat Giant)
Stickers: Bumper Stickers $6. Logo Stickers & Tree Stickers $4
Adopt-A-Tree Certificate: Minimum $50 donation
Adopt-A-Grove Certificate: Minimum $100 donation
Ancient Forest Defender/Boardwalk Certificate: Minimum $100 donation (also sponsors 1 metre of boardwalk)
Ancient Forest Protector Certificate: Minimum $200 donation
Ancient Forest Gift Pack: $70 (2016 Calendar, 12 pack of cards, all 4 stickers)
Or this Holiday Season, consider making a Gift Donation (the recipient will get our calendar, publications, and invitations to key events) or signing up for Monthly Giving (the best way to support the AFA)!
How to purchase gifts and donate:
Online: Order gifts via our Online Store and pay via PayPal or credit card. You can also Donate online here.
By Phone at 250-896-4007 to specify your order or donation amount and to pay with your credit card. We will ship product orders you (with an additional shipping cost added).
By Email (for product orders) at: sales@15.222.255.145
In-Person at our Holiday Booths in Victoria and Vancouver (see details below)
In VICTORIA:
Visit us at our new office space in the Central Building, 620 View St, 3rd floor #306 (inside the Volunteer Victoria office). December 1-23: Tues/Wed/Thurs 11-6pm.
**cash, cheques, and credit cards accepted**
In VANCOUVER:
Visit our holiday booth at Heartwood Community Café (317 E Broadway) Wednesdays 2-6pm from now until Dec 16. **cash, cheques & credit cards accepted**
Thanks to Heartwood Café (www.heartwoodcc.ca) – while visiting the AFA booth, please consider supporting the café as well!
Please make the AFA your priority organization to support this Holiday Season! We are BC's leading organization working to ensure comprehensive provincial legislation to end logging of our endangered old-growth forests and to ensure the sustainable, value-added logging of second-growth forests. Due to our low overhead costs combined with our effective campaigns, your contribution truly goes far with us!
Thank you for your dedicated support!
Ken Wu, TJ Watt, Joan Varley, Hannah Carpendale, Amanda Evans, Mike Grant
Ancient Forest Alliance
**AFA Office Holiday Closure**
/in AnnouncementsThe 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.