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Speak up for Three Major New Protected Areas in Northern BC
Support the Dene K’éh Kusān, Klappan Sacred Headwaters, and Meziadin conservancy proposals, protecting 3.4 million hectares across northern BC. Deadline: August 4th

Victoria Buzz: Old growth advocates call for protection of at-risk Vancouver Island forest
The Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA) are calling for the protection of an at-risk old-growth forest on karst limestone in the Tahsish Valley, northern Vancouver Island, BC, known as the “Jewel of the Tahsish.”

In Photos: Old-Growth Forest on Karst in the Tahsish Valley
Explore photos of this spectacular old-growth forest on karst limestone in the Tahsish Valley, northern Vancouver Island, BC.
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UVic Slideshow Featuring BC’s Most Spectacular Old-Growth Rainforests!
/in AnnouncementsDate: Tuesday, February 7
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Clearihue Building Rm A202, UVic.
FREE!
Come for a spectacular slideshow presentation with the Ancient Forest Alliance’s Ken Wu and TJ Watt about BC’s largest trees and the newly-found “Fangorn Forest” (or “Canada’s Mossiest Rainforest”) near Lake Cowichan, Avatar Grove, Walbran Valley, McLaughlin Ridge, Cortes Island, and Flores Island. Learn about the current government policies, geography, and ecology of BC’s old-growth forests. Find out how YOU can help the UVic Ancient Forest Committee in this pivotal year of 2012!
For more info contact the UVic Ancient Forest Committee at: uvicancientforest@gmail.com
Join the Friends of McLaughlin Ridge on Facebook!
/in Take ActionPort Alberni residents led by local activist Jane Morden are standing up to protect the endangered McLaughlin Ridge, a 500 hectare tract of ancient Douglas-fir forest near the town that biologists have classified as both critical habitat for wintering deer and endangered Queen Charlotte goshawks. The Ancient Forest Alliance is calling on the BC government to purchase the land from Island Timberlands.
‘Like’ the Protect McLaughlin Ridge page on Facebook and “share” with friends here: www.facebook.com/pages/Protect-McLaughlin-Ridge/171349489633596
Help us reach 100+ ‘likes’ by inviting your friends to the page too!
‘Write a Letter’ guide for McLaughlin Ridge: www.ancientforestalliance.org/news-item.php?ID=370
The Victoria Naturalist – “Canada’s Mossiest Rainforest” Found on Vancouver Island
/in News CoverageCheck out the January/February 2012 edition of The Victoria Naturalist for the Ancient Forest Alliance’s article on “Canada’s Mossiest Rainforest”! The article is found on pages 15 and 16. Be sure to check out the other interesting and informative nature pieces as well!