San Juan Spruce tree and the Red Creek Fir - some of the Canada's largest trees found right nearby!

Big Trees Pedal Powered Tour

10 cyclists will be riding 260 kilometers to the biggest trees in Canada by Port Renfrew, the Red Creek Fir and the San Juan Spruce and to the spectacular Avatar Grove, from June 3 to 6 to raise funds and awareness for the Ancient Forest Alliance!
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The highly endangered Spotted owl. An estimated 5 individuals are thought to exist still in the wild.

Celebration of Nature, Music and Dance – Ancient Forests and Sound

Old-growth forests are our natural heritage, and BC's south coast holds one of the last such ecosystems on Earth. Our ancient forests support a complex network of which we are all part, yet these forests continue to be logged at a rate that will soon lead to their extinction if we do not make a change. The Ancient Forest Alliance is a grassroots environmental organization that works to foster knowledge and connection to these forests, as well as to advocate politically for their protection.
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A backcountry explorer in a Gordon River Valley clearcut

Victoria Natural History Society article

A new organization has recently emerged in the world of BC’s non-profit environmental community: the Ancient Forest Alliance. Founded in January 2010 by former Wilderness Committee activists, the new organization seeks to continue the grassroots education and mobilization campaigns to protect old-growth forests, but with a new twist: without charitable status, which will enable the organization to get more political in its criticisms or endorsements of politicians. This will become a great motivator for the BC government and all political parties to embrace a conservation agenda to protect the disappearing ancient forests of Vancouver Island and southern British Columbia. In addition, the organization will be building broad-based support among First Nations, businesses, faith groups, scientists, and members of naturalist clubs for ancient forest protection.
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The highly endangered Spotted owl. An estimated 5 individuals are thought to exist still in the wild.

Upcoming AFA Events and Hikes!

Sunday, April 25 - Nature/ Old-Growth Walk in Mount Douglas Park: Oak Bay-Gordon Heads’ Old Growth in its Own Backyard Thursday, April 29 – Vancouver Island’s Biggest Trees and Biggest Stumps – Launch Presentation of the new Oak Bay – Gordon Head Ancient Forest Committee Saturday, May 1st – Lower Mainland Old-Growth Hike up Sumas Mountain (near Abbotsford at Whatcom Road Exit)
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The highly endangered Spotted owl. An estimated 5 individuals are thought to exist still in the wild.

Fundraising Update – Please support the Ancient Forest Alliance!

The Ancient Forest Alliance – BC’s newest major grassroots environmental group founded just 3 months ago – needs your support GREATLY. We launched a fundraising campaign on March 22, with a goal of raising $20,000 by June 21. So far, over 120 generous individuals have contributed over $7000. THANK YOU for your generous support!
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The highly endangered Spotted owl. An estimated 5 individuals are thought to exist still in the wild.

TOMORROW Slideshow of the Avatar Grove, San Juan Spruce and Red Creek Fir

Slideshow of the Avatar Grove, San Juan Spruce, and Red Creek Fir Wednesday April 21 2:00 pm Coastal Kitchen Cafe (17245 Parkinson Rd.), Port Renfrew
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The highly endangered Spotted owl. An estimated 5 individuals are thought to exist still in the wild.

Upcoming AFA Events

1. SAVE the NANOOSE BAY FOREST! Logging imminent... 2. Wed.,Apr.21 - Slideshow in Port Renfrew (Coastal Kitchen Cafe, 2 pm): Avatar Grove, Red Creek Fir, San Juan Spruce 3. FUNDRAISING DRIVE - $4000 raised so far – help us sustain our NEW organization! We really need YOUR help to reach our fundraising target of $10,000 by Earth Day! (April 22)
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Avatar Rally for B.C.’s Ancient Forests, 27 March 2010

This video was made by Langara journalism students Linnaea and Jackie of the Avatar Rally to Save BC's Ancient Forests and Forestry Jobs hosted by the Ancient Forest Alliance and Point Grey Ancient Forest Committee on Saturday March 27, 2010.
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Na'vi characters rally for BC's old-growth forests on the streets and sidewalks of Vancouver.

Earthly Na’vi

It didn't take long for environmentalists to tap into James Cameron's massively successful Avatar for a creative boost to their rallies.
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The highly endangered Spotted owl. An estimated 5 individuals are thought to exist still in the wild.

Science Matters: It’s getting harder and harder to spot the spotted owl

If the northern spotted owl is healthy, it's a good sign that the old-growth forests where it lives are healthy. Unfortunately, the spotted owl is not doing well in British Columbia, the only place it lives in Canada. Only six of the beautiful brown-eyed birds remain here.
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