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The Tyee: BC Must Overhaul the Province’s Forestry Industry, Report Says

Feb 4 2026
A forest advisory council has recommended shifting B.C.’s forest regime towards more local decision-making. But some experts warn the plan lacks teeth and risks putting fragile forest ecosystems at risk.
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Times Colonist: B.C. forestry review seeks overhaul, moving focus away from harvest volumes

Feb 4 2026
Ancient Forest Alliance warns that government-commissioned review of forestry in BC fails to address the need to quickly transition to a value-added, second-growth industry.
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In Photos: AFA & EEA Field Day at Mossome Grove

Jan 20 2026
Experience the magic of Mossome Grove in photos from a recent field day with some of the AFA & EEA staff!
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Ancient Forest Alliance: Best of 2025!

Dec 31 2025
As we wrap up Ancient Forest Alliance’s 15th year working to protect endangered old-growth forests in BC, we’re sharing some highlights from the year — the top stories, photos, and moments that shaped our work.
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Help AFA raise $250,000 by December 31st – we’re over halfway there!

Dec 18 2025
Support the protection of old-growth forests in BC through Indigenous-led conservation, science, and public action. Donate to help safeguard ancient forests.
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Fog rolls through an ancient temperate rainforest at Yakoun Lake.

Thank You to the Beaumont Family

Dec 18 2025
We would like to extend our sincerest thank you to the Beaumont family for donating the proceeds from the sale of the late Andrew Beaumont’s photography to Ancient Forest Alliance.
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Thank You to Our Silent Auction business Donors!

Dec 8 2025
Thank you to these local businesses for generously donating items and experiences to our first-ever online Silent Auction!
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Ancient Forest Alliance photographer and campaign director TJ Watt stands beside the fallen remains of an ancient western redcedar approximately 9 feet (3 metres) wide, cut down by BC Timber Sales in the Nahmint Valley near Port Alberni in Hupačasath, Tseshaht, and Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ First Nation territory. (2024)

Statement on the Provincial Forest Advisory Council’s Interim Report – AFA & EEA

Nov 21 2025
The Provincial Forest Advisory Council’s (PFAC) interim report falls short of addressing the root causes of BC’s forestry crisis or outlining the bold, decisive actions needed to reverse it, warn the Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA) and Endangered Ecosystem Alliance (EEA).
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AFA’s online Silent Auction is now LIVE!

Nov 20 2025
We’re excited to invite you to our first-ever online Silent Auction, happening now! This is your chance to bid on unique items, experiences, and gifts — all while supporting the protection of endangered old-growth forests in BC.
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Join us: AFA’s 2025 Virtual Year-End Update & Fundraiser!

Nov 6 2025
Join Ancient Forest Alliance for our virtual Year-End Update Fundraiser on Wednesday, November 26 from 7:00–8:00 pm PST.
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The Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA) is a registered charitable organization working to protect BC’s endangered old-growth forests and to ensure a sustainable, value-added, second-growth forest industry.

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