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TJ stands on the TEDx stage with a photo of a foggy clearcut in the background.

Victoria News: Advocate makes desperate plea for Island’s old-growth at Victoria TEDx talk

TJ Watt, renowned Ancient Forest Alliance photographer, big-tree hunter, and National Geographic Explorer, took the stage at TEDxVictoria 2024 to deliver his talk titled One Last Shot to Protect Old-Growth Forests in British Columbia.
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A bald eagle soars over the an estuary in the Great Bear Rainforest, BC.

Bald Eagles

Witness the majestic bald eagle in the temperate rainforests of BC, where they nest in ancient trees and hunt for wild salmon. Learn about their impressive vision, enormous nests, and how the Chehalis and Harrison Rivers host one of the world's largest eagle concentrations.
Creature Feature
TJ Watt stands beside a giant redcedar in Jurassic Grove on a foggy day.

Photos: Jurassic Grove in the Fog

See photos of the old-growth forests of Jurassic Grove near Port Renfrew in Pacheedaht territory. Exploring this incredible grove of old-growth redcedar trees is like stepping back into prehistoric times.
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TJ stands on the TEDx stage with a photo of a foggy clearcut in the background.

AFA’s TJ Watt Delivers Powerful TEDxVictoria Talk on Protecting Old-Growth Forests in BC

TJ Watt, renowned Ancient Forest Alliance photographer, big-tree hunter, and National Geographic Explorer, took the stage at TEDxVictoria 2024 to deliver his talk titled One Last Shot to Protect Old-Growth Forests in British Columbia.
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New Video! AFA’s TJ Watt’s TEDxVictoria Talk on Old-Growth Forests

In his presentation, One Last Shot to Protect Old-Growth Forests In British Columbia, TJ takes us on a visual journey of his work as a conservation photographer, big tree hunter, and National Geographic Explorer.
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Support Endangered Old-Growth Forests This Giving Season!

Here are two ways to support ancient endangered forests this Giving Tuesday
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Issy stands on a mountain with Peyto Lake in the background behind her.

Welcome our new Forest Campaigner, Issy Turnill!

With a master’s degree in Environmental Anthropology and experience as an environmental communications consultant raising awareness about climate and nature-based solutions, Issy brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the organization.
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Thank you to these incredible businesses!

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to these businesses for kindly supporting the old-growth campaign!
Thank You
A tree climber stands on the limb of Big Lonely Doug

Castle Giant & Big Lonely Doug – The Tree Projects Documentary Shoot

The Tree Projects just wrapped filming with AFA in BC for a new documentary, capturing portraits of the Castle Giant & Big Lonely Doug near Port Renfrew.
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Update: Canada Post Strike

Due to the Canada Post strike as of Friday, November 15, we cannot ship any merchandise orders through Canada Post. Here are our alternative options.
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