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Photos: Vernon Bay

Dec 6 2021/in Photo Gallery

This past summer, AFA had the privilege of exploring stunning ancient forests along the shores of Vernon Bay in Barkley Sound. Home to the Uchucklesaht and Tseshaht First Nations, TJ Watt and Ian Illuminato measured monumental redcedar trees up to 12 feet in diameter.

Photo gallery: Vernon Bay

Despite the area’s significance, the BC government has granted approval for the logging company, Interfor, to cut a total of 55 hectares of rare, intact ancient forests. However, due to the recent 2.6 million hectares of potential old-growth deferrals announced by the province, some stands have been identified for immediate deferrals.

These forests are now at imminent risk of being logged unless the local First Nations and the province immediately enact these deferrals. Speak up now! Demand the BC government commit conservation funding to support Indigenous-led protection of at-risk old-growth by sending a message.

See our media release for further details.

Overlooking the unprotected ancient forests of Vernon Bay in Barkley Sound in Uchucklesaht and Tseshaht nation territories. 33 logging cutblocks have been approved in this region, some overlapping with the newly recommended deferral areas.

Planning to give AFA gifts this holiday season? Order soon!

Dec 3 2021/in Announcements

Friendly reminder, if you’re planning on ordering AFA gifts this holiday season, please place your order by the following deadlines to increase your likelihood of receiving your gifts before Christmas Day (*for orders in Canada only):

For our brand NEW custom digital certificates:
Place your orders until Dec. 20th.

For printed & mailed certificates:
Place your orders by Dec. 13th

For Prints:
Place your orders by Dec. 8th.

For all other AFA gear:
Place your orders by Dec. 13th

*Please note: Despite our best efforts, we can’t guarantee your orders will arrive before Christmas day.

To purchase AFA gifts:
Visit our online store
Call us at 250 896 4007
Book an appointment to visit our office
Give us a call at 250 896 4007 or email info@ancientforestalliance.org

Proceeds help assist our work to protect endangered old-growth forests and to ensure a sustainable, second-growth forest industry in BC.

Thank you for considering the AFA as your priority organization to support this holiday season!

Thank you to our recent business supporters

Dec 3 2021/in Thank You

We’ve benefitted from exceptionally awesome projects lately. Thank you to the following businesses, groups, and individuals:

Guru Organic Energy Drink for their generous donation. Guru recently released episode 2 of their “True Nature Series” called “Full Circle” featuring athlete and artist, Joel Fuller. Thanks, Joel and all involved for bringing awareness to the AFA and endangered ancient forests in BC: https://www.guruenergy.com/en-ca/stories/joel-k-fuller-one-with-nature

Patagonia Victoria for their dynamic and ongoing support including contributing through their 1% for the planet commitments, donating proceeds from a recent film night, and hosting a selection of AFA gear in their retail shop in downtown Vic.

Good Natured Wine & Andrew Peller Limited for donating $1 from every bottle of Good Nature wine at select Save on Foods locations earlier this fall.

Jeff Nytch for donating proceeds from the successful production of “The Song of the Lorax” which featured images by AFA’s TJ Watt. Thank you also to his supporters for their additional contributions. https://www.jeffreynytch.com/lorax

OneUp Components for their awesome support two years in a row. https://www.oneupcomponents.com/

Evergrow Christmas Trees for their support and for signing a resolution in solidarity of protecting endangered old-growth forests in BC. https://evergrowchristmastrees.ca/

West Coast Trail Express for their generosity. https://trailbus.com/

Hemp & Company for their many years of support. https://hempandcompany.com/

Author Rhonda Kokosha for donating following the launch of a new book “I Really Like the Trees Outside” meant to inspire children and adults alike to appreciate trees and nature. www.rhondakokosha.com

Melissa MacGregor for donating partial proceeds from sales of a fine art landscape painting. Visit https://melissacritchlow.com/ to learn more about the print and order details.

Arrowmaker Accounting for including the AFA among their donation commitments to protect endangered old-growth forests in BC. www.arrowmaker.ca

Double Diamond Law for contributing in several ways to the ancient forest movement. https://doublediamondlaw.com/

However big or small the gesture, we appreciate it! Thank you.

Creature Feature, Educational

Western Toad

Mar 17 2026

Learn all about the western toad, a widespread and adaptable inhabitant of diverse ecosystems across BC, including the coastal rainforests!

Creature Feature

Announcements, News Coverage

CBC: Panel Appointed to Map B.C.’s Old-Growth Forests Say Province Is Failing to Save Them

Mar 16 2026

Every member of a former panel the BC government appointed to identify old-growth for potential protection in 2021 now says they're concerned about continued logging in those same rare and "irreplaceable" forests.

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Employment

NOW HIRING: Forest Campaigner

Mar 3 2026

The Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA) is hiring a passionate Forest Campaigner to join our team and help protect old-growth forests in BC!

Employment

Announcements

It’s AFA’s 16th Birthday!

Feb 26 2026

On Tuesday, February 24th, we’re celebrating 16 years of working together with you, our community, to ensure the permanent protection of old-growth forests in BC. To mark the date, will you chip in $16 or more to support our work?

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