Announcements

Join a diverse collaboration of community groups standing together to stop Island Timberlands' ongoing and planned logging of high conservation value forests on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. Hold a sign, help leaflet tourists to raise awareness, or just come out to show your solidarity!

• When: Tuesday, October 22, 2013
• Time: 12:30 - 1:30 pm
• Where: Cathedral Grove parking lot

Join Ancient Forest Alliance organizers Ken Wu and TJ Watt on Sunday, Oct. 20th for a fantastic forest hike to learn about old-growth forest ecology, see the progress of the boardwalk so far, and find out how you can help support the completion of this important project!

The Ancient Forest Alliance is looking for dedicated, considerate, and capable volunteers to help construct the Avatar Grove boardwalk the weekend of October 19-20th in Port Renfrew, British Columbia.

Join the Ancient Forest Alliance's Hannah Carpendale for a slideshow presentation on the ecology and politics of BC's old-growth forests. Learn about key areas in need of protection, and find out how YOU can get involved in the campaign to save BC's endangered ancient forests!

Join the Ancient Forest Alliance's TJ Watt for a slideshow presentation on the current status, ecology, wildlife, and related policies that affect BC's old-growth forests and how we can work to ensure a sustainable, value-added, second-growth forest industry. Updated photos and maps from BC's coastal old-growth forests.

The Metchosin municipal council has given Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA) campaigner and photographer TJ Watt official recognition for his exceptional contribution towards environmental sustainability. Watt is the recipient of the 2013 “Friend of the Earth” Award, an environmental award presented each year for over a decade to a Metchosin resident whose contribution towards conserving the province’s natural beauty has been particularly outstanding. The award was presented by Metchosin councillor Moralea Milne on Sunday during the annual Metchosin Day festival.

The Ancient Forest Alliance would like to recognize Vancouver-based photographer Karen Cooper for her support for the AFA through sales of her beautiful plaque-mounted photographs of Echo Lake. A huge thanks for Karen for her continued creative support!

Plaques are still available (in sizes 5x7, 8x12 and 12x18) with 15% of proceeds donated to the AFA. To purchase one for yourself or as a gift, please get in touch with Karen through her website (www.karencooperphotography.com) or stop by her gallery on Granville Island (1506 Duranleau St.) to view her amazing artwork!
 

Thank you to Hemp and Company of Victoria and Haircrafting of North Vancouver for their creative business fundraisers supporting the construction of the Avatar Grove Boardwalk!

Thanks to Seventh Heaven Bio Salon in co-operation with Green Circle Salons (https://bc.greencirclesalons.ca/) for their "Haircuts not Clearcuts" fundraiser for the Ancient Forest Alliance this past Sunday, August 4th, at the Spirit of the Sea Festival in White Rock!