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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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.
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.
Bald Eagles
Witness the majestic bald eagle in the temperate rainforests of BC, where they nest in ancient trees and hunt for wild salmon. Learn about their impressive vision, enormous nests, and how the Chehalis and Harrison Rivers host one of the world's largest eagle concentrations.
Photos: Jurassic Grove in the Fog
See photos of the old-growth forests of Jurassic Grove near Port Renfrew in Pacheedaht territory. Exploring this incredible grove of old-growth redcedar trees is like stepping back into prehistoric times.
AFA’s TJ Watt Delivers Powerful TEDxVictoria Talk on Protecting Old-Growth Forests in BC
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.
New Video! AFA’s TJ Watt’s TEDxVictoria Talk on Old-Growth Forests
In his presentation, One Last Shot to Protect Old-Growth Forests In British Columbia, TJ takes us on a visual journey of his work as a conservation photographer, big tree hunter, and National Geographic Explorer.
Support Endangered Old-Growth Forests This Giving Season!
Here are two ways to support ancient endangered forests this Giving Tuesday
Welcome our new Forest Campaigner, Issy Turnill!
With a master’s degree in Environmental Anthropology and experience as an environmental communications consultant raising awareness about climate and nature-based solutions, Issy brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the organization.
Thank you to these incredible businesses!
We would like to extend a sincere thank you to these businesses for kindly supporting the old-growth campaign!
Castle Giant & Big Lonely Doug – The Tree Projects Documentary Shoot
The Tree Projects just wrapped filming with AFA in BC for a new documentary, capturing portraits of the Castle Giant & Big Lonely Doug near Port Renfrew.