San Juan Spruce tree and the Red Creek Fir - some of the Canada's largest trees found right nearby!
Feb 25 2013

Feb. 28th Presentation at SFU: The Ancient Forest Alliance’s Pre-Election Campaign with Ken Wu

Hear about the Ancient Forest Alliance's campaign to ensure that the fate of BC's ancient forests and forestry jobs are central election issues in the next several months leading up to the May 14, 2013 provincial election.  Learn about the ecology and politics of BC's old-growth forests, see TJ Watt's spectacular photos of the Upper Walbran Valley, Fangorn Forest, Echo Lake Ancient Forest, Christy Clark Grove, Cortes Island, Stillwater Bluffs, Day Road Forest, McLaughlin Ridge, and other endangered ancient forests.

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San Juan Spruce tree and the Red Creek Fir - some of the Canada's largest trees found right nearby!
Feb 13 2013

AFA Slideshow Presentation this Friday at UVic! FREE PIZZA!

Join the UVic Ancient Forest Committee and Ken Wu of the Ancient Forest Alliance for a spectacular slideshow on the ecology, wildlife, biggest trees, and politics surrounding BC's old-growth forests including at Echo Lake east of Vancouver, and the Upper Walbran Valley, Avatar Grove, Mossy Maple Grove (Fangorn Forest), and Clayoquot Sound on Vancouver Island.

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Front and back of the AFA 2013 calendar.
Dec 19 2012

DECEMBER 19 & 20, 2012 — NEW 2013 AFA Calendars & other Holiday Gifts for Sale IN VANCOUVER!

In VANCOUVER, this WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY (Dec.19 and 20), come buy the AFA's mechandise or make a donation by meeting the AFA's Hannah Carpendale, who will be located at the vegan cafe and organic grocer Eternal Abundance (1025 Commercial Drive, between Napier and Parker) from 12pm-6:30pm for those two days. THANKS to Eternal Abundance for supporting the AFA with their facilities!

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Dec 10 2012

NOW OPEN! AFA Office Cubicle in Downtown Victoria!

If you’re in Victoria, feel free to come visit the AFA in the Habitat Acquisition Trust / Nature Conservancy building between 12-6 pm, Mon-Sun., until Dec. 23 at 827 Broughton St. (between Blanshard and Quadra). Pick up great holiday gifts such as our new and beautiful 2013 calendars, ancient forest greeting cards, big tree posters, prints, and more!

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Dec 8 2012

NEW! Ancient Forests of BC Calendars for Sale!

We’re proud to present the Ancient Forest Alliance’s premier calendar! It highlights some of the special places on British Columbia’s coast that we’ve explored as we work towards securing provincial legislation to save our endangered old-growth forests and forestry jobs. Available today for $20!

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Nov 28 2012

Victoria Outreach Intern Position – Apply Now!

The AFA is looking for a volunteer intern for 2 months to work at least 15-30 hours a week to staff our holiday season booth to assist in the sale of calendars, cards, and posters sales in December, and to assist in outreach to our supporters to help protect BC's old-growth forests. Interns will also gain insights about important forest policies and environmental campaigning skills. This position starts ASAP.  To apply, please contact Joan Varley:  joan@15.222.255.145

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Giant old-growth Douglas-fir trees in the Wilson Creek forest.
Nov 27 2012

Elphinstone Logging Focus – Wilson Creek forest under threat

Citizens on the Sunshine Coast in Roberts Creek are fighting against imminent logging in the Wilson Creek Forest - please visit the website of Elphinstone Logging Focus for more details at:  https://www.loggingfocus.org/

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Cortes Island resident and activist
Nov 27 2012

Wildstands – A Cortes Community Alliance

As Island Timberlands' incursions on to Cortes Island heats up the battle to protect its old-growth forests heat up, please follow their campaign by going to their website: https://wildstands.wordpress.com/  

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Photo by TJ Watt
Nov 25 2012

VICTORIA: Monday, Nov.26th – EAGLES, ANCIENT FORESTS, and ELECTIONS!

Date: Monday, Nov. 26th, 2012 Time:  7:00-9:00 pm Location: Ambrosia Centre, 638 Fisgard St., VICTORIA. *By donation (suggested $5 to $20) "The Natural History of BC's Bald Eagles and the World's Largest Eagle Congregating Area:  the Harrison-Chehalis Rivers" - with David Hancock "Echo Lake, BC's Endangered Ancient Forests, and the Pre-Election Campaign to Protect Them! An Ancient Forest Alliance Campaign Overview" - with the AFA

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An example of intact ancient temperate rainforest alongside a fresh old-growth clearcut.
Nov 24 2012

TODAY Old-Growth Forest Rally and Riding Outreach Campaign aims to reach thousands of constituents in Premier Christy Clark’s Point Grey riding

1:00-1:30pm: Rally, Speeches,and Christmas Stocking “Letter Collection” at Christy Clark’s Point Grey riding office, 3615 W 4th Ave. (by Dunbar St.), Vancouver 1:30-3:30pm: Storm the Riding Outreach Campaign (door canvassing, leaflet drops, and street corner petitioning throughout the riding)

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