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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 ministers, BC Premier David Eby says he wants to double the amount of protected land in the province, support new […]
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 wonderful to connect in person again and we are grateful to have such a passionate, kind, and generous community standing with us! […]
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 700 globally imperilled species The BC government has committed to protecting 30 per cent of the province’s land by 2030, joining global efforts […]
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 gifts before Christmas Day (for orders in Canada only): Dec 8th: Photo prints Dec 12th: All other AFA gear Dec 13th: Printed & mailed certificates […]
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 domestic timber industry ahead of the global environment, following a leaked attempt to water down the world’s most ambitious regulations on deforestation-free trade. Weeks […]
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 and sustainable development, but it has yet to fund the process on a large scale, advocates say. In the meantime, some of the biggest […]
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 hundreds of years, British Columbia’s old-growth forests have stood as markers of time; storing carbon, supporting biodiversity, providing habitat and performing other ecosystem services. But intensive logging is […]