Entries by TJ Watt

In B.C., Al Jazeera finds a new war to cover

"We’re always interested in environmental stories," said al Jazeera producer Jet Belgraver, on the phone from Toronto. The story, which will air Saturday, aims to give global viewers "a bit of a reality check" about B.C. logging practices.

Ancient Forest Alliance Action Alert – Al Jazeera Avatar Grove

The campaign to protect BC�s old-growth forests is about to get an unprecedented level of global exposure! Al Jazeera, one of the largest TV news networks on Earth that reaches 220 million homes in over 100 countries, will feature a news piece tomorrow (Saturday) about the Ancient Forest Alliance�s campaign to protect British Columbia�s endangered old-growth forests and the Avatar Grove on Vancouver Island.

Metchosin photographer earns national recognition

Watt earned first place in Outdoor Photography Canada magazine’s “human impact on the environment” photo contest. The image is of a lone man standing on the stump of an ancient tree in the middle of a clear cut in Gordon River valley, near Port Renfrew.

Forest Practices Board Report – BC’s Ancient Forests Need More Protection

In response to a complaint filed about ancient redcedars up to 16ft in diameter being logged near Port Renfrew, BC, the Forest Practices Board, a third party government-appointed watchdog, has concluded that there is ‘strong public interest’ in seeing giant trees and unique stands of old-growth forest protected and that the BC government has the tools to do so.