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BC Government Commits to Doubling the Protection of Lands in BC to 30% by 2030 and Creating a New Conservation Financing Mechanism to Help Establish IPCA’s

Dec 9 2022

The AFA commends the BC government for committing to protecting 30% of lands in the province by 2030, including through the creation of new Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas, which would double what is currently protected in legislated areas in BC. A directive has also been given to “develop a new conservation financing mechanism to support protection of biodiverse areas.”

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BC vows to reverse ‘short-term thinking’ with pledge to protect 30% of province by 2030

Dec 8 2022

December 8th, 2022 The Narwhal By Sarah Cox Advocates say Premier David Eby’s conservation mandate is an ‘important step’ in the fight against biodiversity loss in BC, which is home to nearly…

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Reminder! Deadlines for holiday orders are fast approaching!

Dec 7 2022

Friendly reminder, if you're planning on ordering gifts that support ancient forests this holiday season, please place your order by the following deadlines to increase your likelihood of receiving your…

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Canada accused of putting its timber trade ahead of global environment

Dec 2 2022

December 2nd, 2022 The Guardian Weeks before Cop15 in Montreal, leaked letter to EU shows host tried to water down deforestation regulations The Canadian government has been accused of putting its…

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At COP15, Indigenous leaders to show how their conservation efforts can shape global biodiversity agreement

Dec 2 2022

Indigenous leaders are hoping COP15 will be an opportunity to showcase how Indigenous-led conservation can be at the heart of a new global biodiversity agreement. Over the past few years, Indigenous-led conservation has picked up momentum in Canada and abroad, reflecting a growing body of research that highlights the connections between traditional Indigenous territories and biodiversity.

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Before COP15, Conservation Groups call on BC Government to Commit to Funding and Targets to Expand Protected Areas in BC

Nov 30 2022

BC has a chance to protect the most endangered ecosystems and promote community economic, social and cultural well-being linked to nature conservation - and also to finally end the War in the Woods over old-growth forests.

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Before-and-after images of old-growth logging in the lower Caycuse Valley, captured by AFA conservation photographer TJ Watt.

Giant trees still fall amid old-growth funding lag for BC First Nations

Nov 27 2022

November 27, 2022 The Canadian Press By Brenna Owen British Columbia has asked First Nations if they want old-growth forests set aside from logging, allowing time for long-term planning of conservation…

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Before and after photos show devastating effects of intensive logging on BC’s old-growth forests

Nov 22 2022

November 22, 2022 Canadian Geographic By Madigan Cotterill Conservation photographer TJ Watt advocates for the protection of old-growth ecosystems by documenting the loss of giant trees For…

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Businesses join environmentalists to push BC’s premier to protect biodiversity

Nov 21 2022

November 21, 2022 Vancouver Sun By Rochelle Baker Federal government is willing to spend millions to reach its international commitments to products natural areas Businesses are urging the BC…

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Thank you to our recent business supporters

Nov 20 2022

From donations and dedicated fundraisers to in-kind support and everything in between, we're incredibly grateful to the business community for generously supporting the ancient forest campaign! This month,…

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BC Government Commits to Doubling the Protection of Lands in BC to 30% by 2030 and Creating a New Conservation Financing Mechanism to Help Establish IPCA’s

BC vows to reverse ‘short-term thinking’ with pledge to protect 30% of province by 2030

Reminder! Deadlines for holiday orders are fast approaching!

Canada accused of putting its timber trade ahead of global environment

At COP15, Indigenous leaders to show how their conservation efforts can shape global biodiversity agreement

Before COP15, Conservation Groups call on BC Government to Commit to Funding and Targets to Expand Protected Areas in BC

Giant trees still fall amid old-growth funding lag for BC First Nations

Before and after photos show devastating effects of intensive logging on BC’s old-growth forests

Businesses join environmentalists to push BC’s premier to protect biodiversity

Thank you to our recent business supporters

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