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MP Martin Continues Push To Expand Park

Jul 8 2010/in Announcements

A federal Liberal member of Parliament is continuing his drive to expand the boundaries of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

Dr. Keith Martin, MP for Esquimalt – Juan de Fuca, toured a section of old-growth forest and some clear cuts near Port Renfrew last week with members of the Ancient Forest Alliance.

“These trees are some of the oldest living creatures on our planet,” said Martin, in a press release. “Cutting them down provides a short term benefit and a much larger long term loss.”

Martin also called for an end to old-growth logging in the Gordon River Valley, Upper Walbran and surrounding areas.

In the fall of 2009, Martin proposed expanding the park’s boundaries.

The park currently covers three sections: the Long Beach Unit, the Broken Group Islands Unit and the West Coast Trail Unit.

The Ancient Forest Alliance is a Victoria-based environmental organization dedicated to protecting old-growth forests.

Saanich Bikram’s “Karma Classes” contributes nearly $1000 to the Ancient Forest Alliance

Jul 5 2010/in Announcements

After hosting 7 “Karma Classes” in support of the Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA), Bikram’s Yoga in Saanich (https://www.bikramyogasaanich.com/) mailed a cheque to the AFA for nearly $1000!

THANK YOU so much to Abbey and all the staff at Saanich Bikram’s. We are so appreciative of this support, especially at this formative stage of the organisation.

Belly dancing, Beer, and Burger night nets almost $600 for the Ancient Forest Alliance

Jul 5 2010/in Announcements

Another massive THANK YOU is owed to Cindy Bernicot, who organised a very successful night of belly dancing, beer, and burgers in Fort Langley on June 5th. Almost 50 dinner tickets sold for the event and, all told, it raised nearly $600 for the Ancient Forest Alliance. We are extremely grateful for all this support at this crucial early stage of the organisation.

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!

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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?

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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.

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