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Thank you for helping us surpass our 14th birthday goal!

Mar 20 2024/in Announcements, Thank You

AFA recently celebrated our 14th birthday on February 24th, marking the occasion by asking you to donate just $14 to continue protecting the magnificent old-growth forests of BC.

Well, not only did you rise to the task by helping us reach our goal of $14,000 in less than two weeks, but you surpassed it by $2,400!

Altogether, we raised $16,427 for the old-growth campaign. That’s a lot of $14 donations! You even had fun with it, with some folks donating multiples of 14, some $140, some even $1,400!

We are eternally grateful, and truly believe we have the best supporters and community out there. Here’s to continuing that passion, dedication, and generosity toward the ancient forests of BC for many years to come!

For the forests,
—The Ancient Forest Alliance

(L-R) Nadia Sheptycki (Victoria Canvass Director), Joan Varley (Administrative Director), TJ Watt (Campaigner & Photographer), Kristen Bounds (Communications Coordinator), Coral Forbes (Donor Relations & Administrative Associate) and Ian Thomas (Research & Engagement Officer)

Ahousaht and Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations Announce Protected Conservancies Proposal in Clayoquot Sound

Mar 15 2024/in Announcements

Great news! On Wednesday, March 12, the Ahousaht and the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation in Clayoquot Sound off western Vancouver Island announced their proposal for a network of protected conservancies, which would include major tracts of some of the finest old-growth forests in BC, combined with a vision to enhance economic opportunities for their communities.

Congratulations to the amazing Ahousaht and Tla-o-qui-aht leadership for their work over the years and for seeing their visions reach this milestone!

Aerial view of Flores Island.

Ahousaht Hereditary Chief Tyson Atleo stands in front of the "most impressive tree in Canada" on Flores Island.

Aerial view of Wah-nuh-jus—Hilthoois (Meares Island) Tribal Park.

The Big Tree Trail on Meares Island is a big tree lover's heaven! Be sure to make the short trip via water taxi next time you're visiting Tofino.

AFA’s TJ Watt Presents at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC

Mar 7 2024/in Announcements, Thank You

AFA Photographer and Campaigner TJ Watt just returned from Washington, DC, where he presented at the Kennedy Center on “The Search for the World’s Biggest Trees”! The presentation, which included the film “The Giant Treehunters“, was part of REACH to FOREST, a two-week event blending art, science, and culture in the nation’s capital. Famed forest ecologist Andy MacKinnon also presented as part of the Big Tree Hunters Party. MacKinnon is the co-author of the best-selling book, Plants of Coastal BC.

It was a fun-filled evening with lots of great Q&A!

We extend a sincere thank-you to the festival organizers for having us and helping raise international awareness on the importance of protecting old-growth forests and big trees in BC.

To learn more about the presentation, visit the Kennedy Center info page here!