TJ Watt

TJ is a Co-Founder, Campaigner, and Photographer with the Ancient Forest Alliance. Combining his passion for conservation with professional photography, TJ works to shed light on BC’s endangered ancient forests in an effort to see them saved. His images have been pivotal in protecting important areas, such as the renowned Avatar Grove near Port Renfrew. From the country’s biggest trees to its widest stumps, TJ’s photos have been featured in museums, magazines, news stories, and art exhibits across Canada and worldwide.

An avid ‘big-tree hunter,’ you’ll find him driving rough backroads and exploring remote regions of Vancouver Island in search of the last old-growth giants. TJ was born and raised in beautiful Metchosin, BC and graduated from the Western Academy of Photography. A lifelong skateboarder, he enjoys many of the more thrilling activities that his position at AFA provides! His favourite tree? Western redcedar.