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Western Trillium

Apr 10 2025/in Educational

Vividly white when they first bloom, then frequently changing colour to deep pinks and purples as they mature, few rainforest flowers are as charismatic as the western trillium. Also called the “wake-robin” in reference to its early spring emergence, the trillium is immediately recognizable by its single flower atop three open leaves. Trilliums may take ten years to go from seed to their first flowering, and yet the above-ground plant only lasts a few short months, vanishing quietly as spring turns to summer. After flowering, trilliums may lie dormant for up to five years. So if you find one in the forest, savour it! It may be years before it flowers again.

SOLD OUT: AFA’s 15th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser on May 1st!

Apr 9 2025/in Announcements, Events

UPDATE: Tickets now SOLD OUT. Thank you for your support!

We’re thrilled to invite you to attend Ancient Forest Alliance’s (AFA) 15th Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser on May 1st in Victoria! Enjoy food, drinks, socializing, a silent auction, and an engaging presentation from AFA campaign director & photographer TJ Watt and co-founder Ken Wu. Plus, there’s a chance to win some awesome AFA gear!

📍 Where: Esquimalt Gorge Park & Pavilion – 1070 Tillicum Rd, Esquimalt, BC, Lək̓ʷəŋən territory
🗓️ When: Thursday, May 1st, 6:00 – 9:00 PM (Doors open at 5:45 PM)
🎟️ Tickets: $35. Limited availability, so act quickly! Comes with free drink and appetizers.

Fifteen years ago, Ancient Forest Alliance started as a small but determined organization with a vision to protect endangered old-growth forests in BC. Since then, thanks to the dedication and passion of supporters like you signing petitions, attending rallies, reaching out to decision-makers, and giving when you can, we’ve grown into a strong, enduring force for change.

From securing the protection of Avatar Grove to exposing the worst logging practices in BC, garnering thousands of news media stories or landing hundreds of millions in conservation financing dollars, together, we’ve helped shape the landscape of forest protection in BC in major ways.

Now, as we mark our 15th anniversary, we’re hosting this special event as an opportunity to come together and celebrate our achievements, reflect on the journey, and rally support for the crucial work ahead.

Enjoy a new slideshow presentation featuring photos, videos, stories, and other highlights from the past 15 years and where we’re going next, along with appetizers, drinks, and mingling with AFA staff, volunteers, donors, and supporters. Plus, you’ll have the chance to win some awesome AFA gear and bid on fabulous silent auction items from several local businesses!

Please save the date, grab your tickets, and join us as we give thanks to our incredible community and raise funds to protect the globally rare old-growth forests in BC!

Can’t make the event but still want to support our efforts? Donate here!

What are Ecosystem-Based Protection Targets, and why does BC need them?

Apr 2 2025/in Announcements, Educational

View the slides to learn more & TAKE ACTION NOW by sending a message calling for these measures and more.

Historically, protected areas in BC have focused on ecosystems less coveted by industry. Meanwhile, ecosystems with greater biodiversity and productive forest land, which are highly sought after by industry, are left vulnerable to industrial extraction. It’s been a “save the small trees, log the big trees” approach.

To truly safeguard biodiversity, BC needs “Ecosystem-Based Protection Targets” for every ecosystem type—rainforests, grasslands, dry forests, wetlands, etc.—on a scale large enough to ensure their long-term health and stability.

To be effective, these targets must be fine-filtered enough (i.e., distinguish between small vs. big tree forests), legally binding, and large-scale.

Fortunately, the BC government’s draft Biodiversity & Ecosystem Health Framework provides an opportunity to see these targets implemented, but it will take much public pressure. Help us call on the BC government to use Ecosystem-Based Targets to:

1️⃣ Proactively identify and pursue the protection of most at-risk ecosystems in BC, such as the big-tree old-growth forests.
2️⃣ Work with First Nations to develop long-term conservation solutions in their territories, using BC Nature Agreement funding to support this work.

🗣️ Speak up! Take action today.

Why BC Needs Ecosystem-Based Targets

NOW HIRING: Forest Campaigner

Mar 3 2026

The Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA) is hiring a passionate Forest Campaigner to join our team and help protect old-growth forests in BC!

Employment

It’s AFA’s 16th Birthday!

Feb 26 2026

On Tuesday, February 24th, we’re celebrating 16 years of working together with you, our community, to ensure the permanent protection of old-growth forests in BC. To mark the date, will you chip in $16 or more to support our work?

Announcements

Budget 2026 Shortchanges Nature Protection and Sustainable Forestry Transition At a Critical Time for British Columbia

Feb 20 2026

BC’s Budget 2026 fails to provide the funding needed to secure lasting protection for endangered ecosystems and at-risk old-growth forests in the province.

Media Release