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NEW! 2016 Ancient Forest CALENDARS & Cards, Posters, Stickers, Certificates, and other Merchandise!

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• To order products online visit: www.ancientforestalliance.org/store.php
• To donate visit: https://16.52.162.165/donations.php

We’re proud to present the Ancient Forest Alliance’s 2016 CALENDAR! It features many of the special places on British Columbia’s coast that we’ve explored as we work to secure provincial legislation to protect our endangered old-growth forests and forestry jobs. It includes beautiful photos of Avatar Grove, Big Lonely Doug, Central Walbran Valley, Nootka Island, Cameron Valley, Mossy Maples, wildlife, and more!

**See a documentary about the Ancient Forest Alliance to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg9dcc2WPjk **

AFA Products (Click here to view items and order online):

AFA 2016 Calendars: $25. 3 or more $20 each
Cards: $5. 6 for $25, 12 for $40 (Choose from our specially selected 6-card sets – Big Tree Bundle, Wild Landscapes, Coastal Critters, & Serenity Set, or variety packs of 6 or 12 cards)
Posters: $12. All 3 for $30 (Avatar Grove’s Gnarly Tree, San Juan Spruce, and Canada’s Largest Tree the Cheewhat Giant)
Stickers: Bumper Stickers $6. Logo Stickers & Tree Stickers $4
Adopt-A-Tree Certificate: Minimum $50 donation
Adopt-A-Grove Certificate: Minimum $100 donation
Ancient Forest Defender/Boardwalk Certificate: Minimum $100 donation (also sponsors 1 metre of boardwalk)
Ancient Forest Protector Certificate: Minimum $200 donation
Ancient Forest Gift Pack: $70 (2016 Calendar, 12 pack of cards, all 4 stickers)

Or this Holiday Season, consider making a Gift Donation (the recipient will get our calendar, publications, and invitations to key events) or signing up for Monthly Giving (the best way to support the AFA)!

How to purchase gifts and donate:

Online: Order gifts via our Online Store and pay via PayPal or credit card. You can also Donate online here.
By Phone at 250-896-4007 to specify your order or donation amount and to pay with your credit card. We will ship product orders you (with an additional shipping cost added).
By Email (for product orders) at: sales@15.222.255.145
In-Person at our Holiday Booths in Victoria and Vancouver (see details below)

In VICTORIA:

Visit us at our new office space in the Central Building, 620 View St, 3rd floor #306 (inside the Volunteer Victoria office). December 1-23: Tues/Wed/Thurs 11-6pm.
**cash, cheques, and credit cards accepted**

In VANCOUVER:

Visit our holiday booth at Heartwood Community Café (317 E Broadway) Wednesdays 2-6pm from now until Dec 16. **cash, cheques & credit cards accepted**
Thanks to Heartwood Café (www.heartwoodcc.ca) – while visiting the AFA booth, please consider supporting the café as well!

Please make the AFA your priority organization to support this Holiday Season! We are BC's leading organization working to ensure comprehensive provincial legislation to end logging of our endangered old-growth forests and to ensure the sustainable, value-added logging of second-growth forests. Due to our low overhead costs combined with our effective campaigns, your contribution truly goes far with us!

Thank you for your dedicated support!

Ken Wu, TJ Watt, Joan Varley, Hannah Carpendale, Amanda Evans, Mike Grant
Ancient Forest Alliance

Vancouver Island’s Ancient Trees

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Here's an article in the latest British Columbia Magazine about visiting the old-growth forests of the Port Renfrew region along the “Circle Route”! It also raises the plight of the old-growth forests in the Walbran Valley, Horne Mountain (above Cathedral Grove), and Mossy Maple Grove, and includes a blurb about the Ancient Forest Alliance.  See image to view the article, or pick up a hardcopy of the latest issue!

Mossy maple grove

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When most of us think of British Columbia’s old-growth forest we imagine towering ancient cedars, spruces, and firs. But along a salmon-bearing creek southwest of Vancouver Island’s Lake Cowichan there’s an enchanting rainforest of an entirely different sort—featuring centuries-old deciduous bigleaf maples. Ken Wu, executive director of the Ancient Forest Alliance, came across the rare grove, which extends in a corridor at least four kilometres long, on a scouting mission two years ago and is advocating for its protection. This is Canada’s mossiest rainforest, he says. The trees are enveloped by hanging gardens of mosses, ferns, and lichens that thrive on the calcium-rich bark of the trees. The maples are an estimated 300 years old and are “exceptionally large,” with diameters up to two metres. “This is the most photogenic ecosystem in the entire country,” says Wu. “I’ve been through so many types of forest and landscapes and this one takes the cake. Hollywood couldn’t have created a more rainforesty rainforest.” Bigleaf maples are native to southwestern B.C. but old-growth stands are scarce—the aged wood of the species has high commercial value and is sometimes targeted by wood poachers. Wu suspects that these particular trees—a few dozen giants mixed with some second growth and other species—have been spared because they have hollowed out with age. The Mossy Maple Grove (also nicknamed Fangorn Forest after J.R.R Tolkien’s forest of animated tree-like beings) is primarily on Crown land. AFA runs occasional public hikes there but discourages independent visitation to avoid damaging the delicate understory and spooking the elk that rely on this riparian area. (The grove is also frequented by deer, cougars, black bears, and sometimes wolves.) 

Info: Visit the Ancient Forest Alliance website for scheduled hikes (ancientforestalliance.org). Watch a video on the Mossy Maple Grove (youtube.com/watch?v=FzOefJnAENI). 

Read more: https://bcmag.ca/explore-more/mossy-maple-grove

SFU Slideshow: The Campaign to Protect BC’s Endangered Ancient Forests!

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Friday, Feb.7, 2014
4:30 to 6:00 pm
West Mall Center rm 3253, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby

Join Ken Wu of the Ancient Forest Alliance for a slideshow presentation about the politics and ecology of British Columbia's endangered ancient forests. Hear about the BC government's forth-coming “Forest Giveaway Plan” to increase corporate certainty over BC's public forest lands by expanding Tree Farm Licences across the province. See spectacular photos of the Echo Lake Ancient Forest, Walbran Valley, Avatar Grove, Mossy Maple Grove, Koksilah Ancient Forest, Horne Mountain/Cathedral Grove, McLaughlin Ridge, and find out how you can help protect BC's endangered ancient forests and ensure sustainable second-growth forestry jobs!

Free! Refreshments served.

Invite others on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/293424334115588/

Organized by the SFU Ancient Forest Committee 

San Juan Spruce tree and the Red Creek Fir - some of the Canada's largest trees found right nearby!

AFA Slideshow Presentation this Friday at UVic! FREE PIZZA!

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Join the UVic Ancient Forest Committee and Ken Wu of the Ancient Forest Alliance for a spectacular slideshow on the ecology, wildlife, biggest trees, and politics surrounding BC’s old-growth forests including at Echo Lake east of Vancouver, and the Upper Walbran Valley, Avatar Grove, Mossy Maple Grove (Fangorn Forest), and Clayoquot Sound on Vancouver Island.

3:30 pm – Clearhue Building a202 UVic

Find out how YOU can help to ensure the protection of our ancient forests and a sustainable second-growth forest industry.
An yes …. stuff yourself with pizza as well!

Invite your friends on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/237142573089266/

Front and back of the AFA 2013 calendar.

DECEMBER 19 & 20, 2012 — NEW 2013 AFA Calendars & other Holiday Gifts for Sale IN VANCOUVER!

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Make the AFA your Holiday-Giving Priority THIS WEEK by DONATING and purchasing our NEW 2013 AFA Calendars, Posters, Cards, T-shirts and Prints!

In VANCOUVER, this WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY (Dec.19 and 20), come buy the AFA’s mechandise or make a donation by meeting the AFA’s Hannah Carpendale, who will be located at the vegan cafe and organic grocer Eternal Abundance (1025 Commercial Drive, between Napier and Parker) from 12pm-6:30pm for those two days. THANKS to Eternal Abundance for supporting the AFA with their facilities!

Or you can buy through our ONLINE STORE at https://16.52.162.165/store.php **Purchases made online cannot be guaranteed to arrive before Christmas**

AFA Merchandise that will be available in Vancouver on Wednesday and Thursday will include:

  • Ancient Forests of BC CALENDARS: $20.00 each; 5 or more $15.00
  • CARDS (for special occasions including the holiday season): 3.95 each; 6 for $20.00; 12 for $36.00
  • POSTERS (Avatar Grove’s Gnarly Tree, San Juan Spruce, or Canada’s Largest Tree the Cheewhat Giant): 12.50 each; 3 for $30.00

The AFA’s new 2013 calendars highlight some of the special places on BC’s coast that we’ve explored as we work towards securing provincial legislation to save our endangered old-growth forests and forestry jobs. The calendar features the Avatar Grove, the Walbran’s Castle Grove, Echo Lake, Flores Island in Clayoquot Sound, Mossy Maple Grove/ Fangorn Forest, the Cameron Valley Firebreak, San Juan Valley, Cortes Island, Cathedral Grove Canyon, the Gordon River Valley, and more! It is also printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper with vegetable based inks.

Purchases can be made in-person by either cash, cheque or credit card.

Please make us your priority organization to support this Holiday Season! We are BC’s lead organization working to protect our endangered old-growth forests and forestry jobs. Due to our low overhead costs combined with our effective campaigns, your contribution truly goes farthest with us! You can DONATE online to us through our website: www.AncientForestAlliance.org

NEW! Ancient Forests of BC Calendars for Sale!

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We’re proud to present the Ancient Forest Alliance’s premier calendar! It highlights some of the special places on British Columbia’s coast that we’ve explored as we work towards securing provincial legislation to save our endangered old-growth forests and forestry jobs.

The calendar features beautiful photos of many incredible places including Echo Lake, the Cameron Valley Firebreak, San Juan Valley, Cortes Island, Avatar Grove, Mossy Maple Grove, Cathedral Grove Canyon, Upper Walbran Valley, Flores Island, the Gordon River Valley, and more! It’s also printed on 100% post-consumer recyled paper with vegetable based inks.

You can order one today for $20 through our new online store, by phoning 250-896-4007, or, if you’re in Victoria, you can come by our temporary office cubicle in the Habitat Acquisition Trust office and Nature Conservancy of Canada building between 12-6 pm, Mon.-Sat., until December 23 at 827 Broughton St. (between Blanshard and Quadra St.)

Photo by TJ Watt

VICTORIA: Monday, Nov.26th – EAGLES, ANCIENT FORESTS, and ELECTIONS!

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Date: Monday, Nov. 26th, 2012
Time:  7:00-9:00 pm
Location: Ambrosia Centre, 638 Fisgard St., VICTORIA.

*By donation (suggested $5 to $20)

Snacks, drinks, hob-nobbing, silent auction fundraiser!

Hi friends, for those of you in Victoria, please out come to tonight’s awesome Ancient Forest Alliance year end event – that will also include a SPECIAL, GOOD NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT! (you’ll have to come to find out 😉 
ALSO, please SIGN and FORWARD our petition ancientforestalliance.org/ways-to-take-action-for-forests/petition/ and help us reach 20,000 signatures soon! (currently at 18,700 signatures)

Presentations include:

– “The World’s Largest Eagle Congregating Area: The Harrison-Chehalis Rivers, and a Natural History of BC’s Bald Eagles” with David Hancock (Hancock Wildlife Foundation executive director, Hancock House publisher, Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival director, American Bald Eagle Foundation trustee)
– “BC’s Endangered Ancient Forests, Echo Lake, and the Pre-Election Campaign to Protect Them! An Ancient Forest Alliance Campaign Overview,” with Ken Wu, TJ Watt, Joan Varley, and Hannah Carpendale of the Ancient Forest Alliance
Also words from the renowned Victoria conservationist Vicky Husband!
*** And a Special, Good News Announcement!!
**By donation (suggested $5 to $20)**
Snacks, drinks, hobnobbing, silent auction fundraiser!
Friends of the forest, join the Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA) for our Fall 2012 special event in Victoria featuring a fascinating presentation by BC’s eagle expert David Hancock; a presentation by the AFA featuring NEW PHOTOS of Echo Lake, the world’s greatest bald eagle gathering area and the Castle Grove of the Walbran Valley, Cortes Island, Mossy Maple Grove, Christy Clark Grove, McLaughlin Ridge, Stillwater Bluffs, Cameron Firebreak, Day Road Forest, and Wilson Creek Forest; an AFA year in review; the launch of our major pre-election campaign; and a SILENT AUCTION! Socialize with other friendly folks while enjoying some appetizers and drinks as well.
The silent auction will feature fantastic local art, green goods and services, and AFA merchandise such as our NEW beautiful 2013 CALENDARS, cards, posters and more! Perfect for fulfilling those holiday gifts for family and friends!
Art work, local artisan handcrafts, local businesses including:
Business and Individual Donations by:
Kermode Wild Berry Wines – Red Huckleberry Wine and Orange Salmonberry Wines from the wilds of BC! https://www.kermodewildberry.com/
Coastline Surf Shop https://www.coastlinesurf.com/
David Hancock Publishing https://www.hancockhouse.com/
Frances Litman Photography www.franceslitman.com
Caitlyn Vernon Book: Nowhere Else on Earth: Standing Tall for the Great Bear Rainforest
Art Work by:
Barbara Bickel www.barbarabickel.ca
Ingrid Koivukangas www.ingrid-koivukangas.com/
Jemzo
Jill Louise Campbell www.jlcgallery.com
Kathleen Drumheller www.kathleendrumheller.com
Lauren Campbell
Margaret Jones Callahan
Mary Vasey – Slightly Ajar
Robert Held
Tamara Lovegrove
Join and invite others on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/476398232404260/?fref=ts
We hope to see you there!
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Echo Lake of east Vancouver

VANCOUVER: Friday, Nov. 23 – UBC Ancient Forest Slideshow

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When:  Friday November 23, 3:30pm
Where:  UBC Forest Sciences Centre, Room 1221 (at the corner of Main Mall and Agronomy Rd)

Join the UBC Ancient Forest Committee and Ken Wu of the Ancient Forest Alliance for a spectacular slideshow on the ecology, wildlife, biggest trees, and politics surrounding BC’s old-growth forests including at Echo Lake east of Vancouver, and the Upper Walbran Valley, Avatar Grove, Mossy Maple Grove (Fangorn Forest), and Clayoquot Sound on Vancouver Island.

Find out how YOU can help to ensure the protection of our ancient forests and a sustainable second-growth forest industry.

Echo Lake of east Vancouver

Slideshow Presentation: The Ecology and Politics of BC’s Endangered Old-Growth Forests

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When:    Friday  Nov 2
Time:     3:30 – 4:30 pm
Where:   Forest Sciences Center 1221, University of BC, Vancouver
Join Ken Wu of the Ancient Forest Alliance (www.AncientForestAlliance.org) and Cori Creba of the UBC Ancient Forest Committee for a spectacular slideshow on the ecology, wildlife, biggest trees, and politics surrounding BC’s old-growth forests including at Echo Lake east of Vancouver, and the Upper Walbran Valley, Avatar Grove, Mossy Maple Grove (Fangorn Forest), and Clayoquot Sound on Vancouver Island.

Find out how YOU can help to ensure the protection of our ancient forests and a sustainable second-growth forest industry.