CBC News Vancouver has featured AFA’s Ian Thomas and Vancouver big tree hunter, Colin Spratt on their recent finding of a record-sized western redcedar nicknamed the “North Shore Giant”. See 20:20 in this video clip: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2047159363721/ Thankfully, the tree and the ancient forest surrounding it, are protected in the remote reaches of Vancouver’s Lynn Headwaters […]
Ancient Forest Alliance’s Ian Thomas and Vancouver big-tree hunter Colin Spratt have located Canada’s fourth-widest tree, nicknamed the “North Shore Giant” in the Lynn Headwaters Regional Park in North Vancouver. Read more.
Canada’s fourth-widest tree found in North Vancouver Canada’s fourth-widest tree was found in the Lynn Headwaters Regional Park in North Vancouver, a giant western redcedar that is likely the widest tree found in Canada in over 34 years. VICTORIA (Unceded Lekwungen Territories) – Two big tree hunters from Vancouver have just identified the fourth-widest […]
Thank you to MEC Victoria for hosting our tabling event over the Victoria Day long weekend. We’ll be there again this Saturday, June 25 from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm. Stop by to say hello, learn about our campaigns to protect endangered old-growth forests, and check out our awesome eco-friendly merch! Making an appearance again […]
Today we celebrate Indigenous People who’ve been stewards of this land since time immemorial. Across BC, indigenous communities are playing an increasingly central role in the protection and stewardship of natural areas, including the establishment of Indigenous Protected Areas, tribal parks, and conservancies. Below are some highlights of places to visit in BC where First […]
Right now until (3:00 pm, Friday, June 24th), the BC government is seeking input from British Columbians on their priorities for the 2023 provincial budget. This is a critical opportunity for us to request funding that can make the government’s old-growth promises a reality. Please join us in calling on the BC government to commit […]
We have a new billboard on display as you’re heading to the Swartz Bay ferry terminal that poses a critical question: Which future would you choose? If you want a future with ancient trees, biodiverse ecosystems, and a fighting chance against climate change, send a message to the BC NDP and John Horgan, asking them […]
Join us on Wednesday, June 1st from 7-8:30 pm PDT for our old-growth and wildlife webinar “Confiers, Carnivores, & Coho: The importance of old-growth forests for bears and wild salmon”. The evening will be spent learning from our esteemed guests, Helen Davis and Roger Dunlop, who will speak about the importance of old-growth […]
For almost two hundred years, the Marbled Murrelet was one of North America’s most mysterious birds. Though western scientists first described this charming little seabird (likened to a “plump robin”) in 1790, no one was able to find the bird’s nest until 1974! Scientists put people on the moon before they finally tracked down […]
Like a botanical Clark Kent, these unassuming plants are hiding superhero qualities. Not only does moss have the ability to absorb liquids up to 20 times their weight, but they also act as insulation for soil and tree roots – either keeping it cool or warming it up. They help to colonize areas affected by […]
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