Columbia Blacktail Deer
Nov 7 2011

Old-Growth Logging of Forest Lands Formerly Intended for Protection on Vancouver Island Threatens Deer Winter Range and Endangered Goshawk Habitat

Conservationists are calling on the BC government to protect a 500 hectare tract of old-growth forest near Port Alberni that biologists have classified as both critical habitat for wintering deer and nesting endangered Queen Charlotte goshawks. Conservationists would like the BC government to purchase the forest on private land on McLaughlin Ridge from Island Timberlands.

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Old-growth logging near the Avatar Grove on Vancouver Island.
Nov 7 2011

Deadline to Submit Avatar Grove Protection Comments this Wednesday, Nov. 9th!

After almost two years of intense public pressure led by the Ancient Forest Alliance and the Port Renfrew Chamber of Commerce, the BC government is looking to officially declare Avatar Grove off-limits to logging. They are proposing to include the Avatar Grove within 59 hectares of new Old-Growth Management Areas (OGMA’s), pending the completion of public input that closes this Wednesday, November 9.  

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Nov 3 2011

Til the Last Tree

Musician Jaime Hall and wildlife biologist Nigel Jackett are now nearing completion of their meandering, 11,000 kilometer cycling and bird-watching journey across Canada supporting BC's ancient forest.

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Ken Wu of the Ancient Forest Alliance stops to look at Canada's Gnarliest tree in the Avatar Old Growth Forest near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island
Nov 3 2011

Welcome to Avatar forest in B.C.

PORT RENFREW, B.C.—Pink ribbons knotted to tree branches at the side of a gravel logging road mark the entry to an amazing earthly experience, something so different from anything most people have experienced it might be on another world.

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Nov 2 2011

Thank You Metropol Printshop!

A big thanks goes out to Victoria based Metropol Printshop for volunteer their postering service time by putting up our recent ancient forest rally posters on all the downtown poles! This is a tremendous help and time saver when you're organizing a large event! Check our their eco-friendly print options online at: https://print.imetropol.com/   read more...

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Nov 2 2011

Thank You PosterLoop Media!

The Ancient Forest Alliance would like to thank James at PosterLoop Media for helping spread the word about our recent Rally for Ancient Forests by donating space on their rotating digital sign displays around downtown Victoria! Visit PosterLoop's website to check out the creative services they offer!  https://posterloop.com/index.php

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Hul’qumi’num Treaty group Chief Treaty Negotiator Robert Morales
Nov 2 2011

Ancient Forest Alliance hosts rally to protect old growth

Representatives from First Nations bands, forestry workers from the Pulp, Paper, and Woodworkers of Canada Union (PPWC), the Sierra Club, and the NDP’s forestry critic, Norm MacDonald, all spoke on the topics of old growth and forestry jobs.

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Nov 1 2011

1 & 1/2 Annual Tree Huggers Ball – Dance Party Extravaganza!

Date: Friday, Nov. 4th Time: 8:00 pm - 1:00 am Location: Felicita's Pub @ UVic Tickets: $10 - Available in the UVSS booth in the Student Union Building (SUB) and at the door. An awesome night full of groovy MUSIC, ridiculous contests, PRIZES, and foot stomping good times

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AFA Photographer TJ Watt relaxes in a giant redcedar the day he and a friend discovered the now endangered Avatar Grove.
Nov 1 2011

Public Hike to the Avatar Grove – Saturday, Nov.5th.

Join the Ancient Forest Alliance's Ken Wu and TJ Watt for a hike to the Avatar Grove this coming Saturday. *** Note - New meeting place for the fall/winter hikes!***

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