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The Ancient Tree Hunter

Aug 10 2021

There are no trails in the old-growth coastal temperate rainforests of Canada’s southern Vancouver Island. As I follow TJ Watt through another grabby thicket of stink currant, I offer silent thanks that I’m not the one lugging the camera equipment.

Union of BC Indian Chiefs passes a new resolution endorsing Protect Our Elder Trees Declaration

Jul 29 2021

The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) has passed a resolution endorsing the Protect Our Elder Trees Declaration, which aims to unite First Nations around the need to protect ancient forests in BC.

Green coalition challenges certification claims that Canada’s forestry products are sustainable

Jul 28 2021

The fact clear-cutting at-risk ancient forests continues apace in British Columbia indicates Canadian forestry certification standards assuring consumers lumber products are sustainable are a mockery and need to be investigated, says a coalition of environmentalists.

Thank you from the AFA!

Jul 23 2021

Thank you to the following groups for supporting the AFA! We appreciate your time, creativity, and generosity.

Media Release

“Sustainable” forestry claims are false and misleading: citizen complaint

Jul 21 2021

As forestry companies continue to log endangered old-growth forests in British Columbia, six Canadians today requested the federal Competition Bureau to investigate the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) for promoting its forestry certification standard as an assurance of sustainability.

Media Release

Old-growth in contentious Fairy Creek region could be worth more standing than logged

Jun 30 2021

Canada's National Observer- A new economic study shows ancient trees in the contentious Fairy Creek region on southern Vancouver Island are worth considerably more standing to nearby communities than if they were cut down.

Thank you to our generous business supporters!

Jun 30 2021

Thank you to our recent business supporters for your generosity toward the ancient forest campaign.

BC’s new old-growth advisory panel ‘a glimmer of hope’ for ancient forests

Jun 25 2021

National Observer - Environmentalists struggling to save diminishing ancient forests on Canada’s West Coast are hopeful after BC announced a new old-growth advisory panel staffed by respected foresters and scientists.

New economic report highlights need for funding to support Indigenous-led old-growth protection and sustainable economic development.

Jun 25 2021

The Ancient Forest Alliance has released a report that considers the economic implications of protecting old-growth forests when taking ecosystem services like carbon storage, recreation, tourism,…