The Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA) is a registered charitable organization working to protect BC’s endangered old-growth forests and to ensure a sustainable, value-added, second-growth forest industry.
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National Indigenous Peoples Day
Today we celebrate Indigenous People who’ve been stewards of this land since time immemorial. Across BC, indigenous communities are playing an increasingly central role in the protection and stewardship of natural areas, including the establishment of Indigenous Protected Areas, tribal parks, and conservancies. Below are some highlights of places to visit in BC where First […]
ACTION ALERT: Call for Old-Growth Funding in Budget 2023 by June 24th!
Right now until (3:00 pm, Friday, June 24th), the BC government is seeking input from British Columbians on their priorities for the 2023 provincial budget. This is a critical opportunity for us to request funding that can make the government’s old-growth promises a reality. Please join us in calling on the BC government to commit […]
Before and After Billboard
We have a new billboard on display as you’re heading to the Swartz Bay ferry terminal that poses a critical question: Which future would you choose? If you want a future with ancient trees, biodiverse ecosystems, and a fighting chance against climate change, send a message to the BC NDP and John Horgan, asking them […]
Educational Webinar: Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
Join us on Wednesday, June 1st from 7-8:30 pm PDT for our old-growth and wildlife webinar “Confiers, Carnivores, & Coho: The importance of old-growth forests for bears and wild salmon”. The evening will be spent learning from our esteemed guests, Helen Davis and Roger Dunlop, who will speak about the importance of old-growth […]
Marbled Murrelets
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”) in 1790, no one was able to find the bird’s nest until 1974! Scientists put people on the moon before they finally tracked down […]
Moss
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 for soil and tree roots – either keeping it cool or warming it up. They help to colonize areas affected by […]
Thank you to our recent business supporters
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 from April to May Flow Motion Aerials and C. Brindle Consulting Group Ltd. for their generous donations to the AFA Stillwater Nature Spa for choosing […]
Photo gallery: Klaskish Inlet
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, this region still represents one of the few remaining opportunities to set aside large tracts of ancient rainforests on Vancouver Island. View our photo gallery […]
2021 Activity & Financial Report
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!
Notes From the Field: Western Screech-Owl
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 of moss, liverworts, and lichens. Above the canopy of the forest, the sky is blue and the sun is shining with no hint of […]