For almost two hundred years, the Marbled Murrelet was one of North America’s most mysterious birds. Though western scientists first described this charming little seabird (likened to a “plump robin”)…
Like a botanical Clark Kent, these unassuming plants are hiding superhero qualities. Not only does moss have the ability to absorb liquids up to 20 times their weight, but they also act as insulation…
We're thankful to the following businesses who have graciously supported the AFA and the old-growth campaign:
Seaflora Skincare for their monthly support and for donating 3% of total online sales…
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Our latest exploration of Klaskish Inlet on northern Vancouver Island, a wild, rugged, and remote area home to stunning old-growth forests has been hit hard by clearcutting.
Despite that,…
2021 was a historic year in the movement to protect old-growth forests in BC thanks to all of you!
View our 2021 Activity Report & Financials, and check out our priorities for 2022!
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The forest around us is dense with accumulated life. Big ancient cedars are almost completely obscured by towering salal, huckleberry, and hemlock saplings, and every surface is a tiny emerald garden…
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Earlier this month, in partnership with First Nations, the BC government announced the deferral of an additional 480,000 hectares of the most at-risk old-growth forests in BC - a big step forward in the…
The largest private landowner in British Columbia, Mosaic Forest Management, is moving to defer 40,000 hectares (400 square kilometers) of old-growth and older second-growth stands from logging…
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Happy International Day of Forests!
Today - and every day - is a fantastic time to celebrate the magnificent forest ecosystems in BC. These forests are home to some of the oldest, tallest, and widest trees known on Earth.
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Read the CBC News article highlighting our report card with Sierra Club BC and Wilderness Committee that evaluates the BC government’s progress on promised implementation of the Old Growth Strategic Review panel’s recommendations.
Marbled Murrelets
Moss
Thank you to our recent business supporters
Photo gallery: Klaskish Inlet
2021 Activity & Financial Report
Notes From the Field: Western Screech-Owl
BC Government Announces Additional Logging Deferrals
Major Old-Growth Logging Deferrals on Mosaic’s Private Lands on Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii
International Day of Forests
CBC News coverage on 18-month old-growth report card
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