AFA’s Youth Supporters

We find inspiration knowing that younger generations are taking action to learn about and protect BC’s ancient forests as our now and future leaders. We’d like to send a shout-out to some of these amazing youth! Thank you very much to Fiona and Melody for organizing a ‘Toonie Party’ for their 10th birthday, which raised […]

B.C. Greens call for halt on logging Island old-growth

Read this Times Colonist article about the BC Green Party's call on the provincial government for a moratoria on logging in Vancouver Island's old-growth "hotspots" ( intact ancient forests with the greatest conservation and recreational values).

B.C. Greens call for immediate halt to old-growth logging on Vancouver Island

Check out this CTV article about the BC Greens' call for moratoria on old-growth logging on Vancouver Island and a transition to a sustainable, second-growth economy.

Sonia Furstenau: The Island’s old growth is under attack

Read Green Party MLA Sonia Furstenau's op ed in the Times Colonist about the urgent need for the NDP government to protect BC's endangered old-growth forests.

B.C. Greens call for immediate moratorium on logging of VI old-growth, support sustainable second-growth industry

The BC Green Party has called on the on the provincial government to institute a moratoria on logging in Vancouver Island's old-growth "hotspots". Check out their media release here!

Thank you to our recent business supporters!

At AFA, we’re no strangers to the daily grind and we know it takes great effort to run a successful enterprise. That’s why we’re especially grateful when the business community finds ways to support our ancient forest campaigns! We’ve recently received support from several stand-up businesses that we would like to acknowledge: Seaflora Skincare is […]

Plan to log near Juan de Fuca park on hold again for consultation with nearby lodge

Check out this Times Colonist article about the BC government's decision to postpone the timber sale of 109 hectares of old-growth forest next to Juan de Fuca Provincial Park.

Conservationists and Port Renfrew Business Community Welcome Postponement of Old-Growth Logging Plans near Juan de Fuca Provincial Park

Conservationists with the Ancient Forest Alliance and members of the Port Renfrew business community are welcoming the postponement of BC Timber Sales’ plans to auction off 109 hectares of old-growth forest for logging next to Juan de Fuca Provincial Park in Pacheedaht territory on Vancouver Island.

Port Renfrew chamber decries logging plan

Read this Times Colonist article about the Port Renfrew Chamber of Commerce calling for protection of the old-growth forests currently up for auction by BC Timber Sales next to Juan de Fuca Provincial Park.

B.C. delays timber auction near Juan de Fuca park

Read this article in the Times Colonist about the BC government extending the closing date for the auction of 109 hectares of old-growth forest next to Juan de Fuca Provincial Park .