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The Ancient Forest Alliance works to protect BC’s endangered old-growth forests and to ensure a sustainable, value-added, second-growth forest industry.

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Thank you to these foundations for their support!

An exciting aspect of the Ancient Forest Alliance's transition to a charitable organization is our newfound ability to accept donations through various foundations! We extend our gratitude to the following foundations for their generous contributions toward ancient forest protection in British Columbia for 2024.
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Ancient Forest Alliance – Best of 2024!

See Ancient Forest Alliance's top highlights from 2024, including photos, videos, news stories, and more!
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A man in a green shirt and chinos stands amidst a stunning old-growth grove, looking up at an ancient western redcedar. Moss, ferns, nurse logs, and other trees surround him in a sea of green.

Conservationists Welcome BC NDP and Green Governance Agreement

The cooperation agreement's priorities include the protection of Fairy Creek and a comprehensive review of BC forests in partnership with First Nations and diverse sectors, offering a key opportunity to strengthen old-growth forest protection policies.
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TJ stands on the TEDx stage with a photo of a foggy clearcut in the background.

Victoria News: Advocate makes desperate plea for Island’s old-growth at Victoria TEDx talk

TJ Watt, renowned Ancient Forest Alliance photographer, big-tree hunter, and National Geographic Explorer, took the stage at TEDxVictoria 2024 to deliver his talk titled One Last Shot to Protect Old-Growth Forests in British Columbia.
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The photos you see on this website were captured by AFA Photographer, Campaigner, and Co-Founder, TJ Watt. TJ has been photographing both the beauty and destruction of BC’s old-growth forests for over a decade now and his images play a vital role in making these remote areas visually accessible for people across the globe.