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Conservationists optimistic over David Eby’s commitments to protect BC’s biodiversity
December 11, 2022
CBC News
By Chad Pawson
Land stewardship mandate letter calls for 30 per cent of BC’s land base to be protected by 2030
In mandate letters to his land stewardship and forestry…

Thank you to all who attended our 2022 Year-End Celebration & Fundraiser!
Thank you to all who attended the Ancient Forest Alliance’s amazing 2022 Year-End Celebration & Fundraiser last week at the Victoria Event Centre! Below are a few snapshots of the evening. It was…

BC Government Commits to Doubling the Protection of Lands in BC to 30% by 2030 and Creating a New Conservation Financing Mechanism to Help Establish IPCA’s
The AFA commends the BC government for committing to protecting 30% of lands in the province by 2030, including through the creation of new Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas, which would double what is currently protected in legislated areas in BC. A directive has also been given to “develop a new conservation financing mechanism to support protection of biodiverse areas.”

BC vows to reverse ‘short-term thinking’ with pledge to protect 30% of province by 2030
December 8th, 2022
The Narwhal
By Sarah Cox
Advocates say Premier David Eby’s conservation mandate is an ‘important step’ in the fight against biodiversity loss in BC, which is home to nearly…

Reminder! Deadlines for holiday orders are fast approaching!
Friendly reminder, if you're planning on ordering gifts that support ancient forests this holiday season, please place your order by the following deadlines to increase your likelihood of receiving your…

Canada accused of putting its timber trade ahead of global environment
December 2nd, 2022
The Guardian
Weeks before Cop15 in Montreal, leaked letter to EU shows host tried to water down deforestation regulations
The Canadian government has been accused of putting its…

At COP15, Indigenous leaders to show how their conservation efforts can shape global biodiversity agreement
Indigenous leaders are hoping COP15 will be an opportunity to showcase how Indigenous-led conservation can be at the heart of a new global biodiversity agreement. Over the past few years, Indigenous-led conservation has picked up momentum in Canada and abroad, reflecting a growing body of research that highlights the connections between traditional Indigenous territories and biodiversity.

Before COP15, Conservation Groups call on BC Government to Commit to Funding and Targets to Expand Protected Areas in BC
BC has a chance to protect the most endangered ecosystems and promote community economic, social and cultural well-being linked to nature conservation - and also to finally end the War in the Woods over old-growth forests.

Giant trees still fall amid old-growth funding lag for BC First Nations
November 27, 2022
The Canadian Press
By Brenna Owen
British Columbia has asked First Nations if they want old-growth forests set aside from logging, allowing time for long-term planning of conservation…

Before and after photos show devastating effects of intensive logging on BC’s old-growth forests
November 22, 2022
Canadian Geographic
By Madigan Cotterill
Conservation photographer TJ Watt advocates for the protection of old-growth ecosystems by documenting the loss of giant trees
For…