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A Farewell Note from AFA’s Ian Thomas

Ancient Forest Alliance's Ian Thomas has moved on from his role as a Research & Engagement Officer. Ian brought an incredible amount of knowledge, dedication, and passion to the team. We will miss him but wish him all the best in his future endeavours!
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The Narwhal: BC election results: no clear winner. What could that mean for nature and climate?

Results show the BC NDP and the BC Conservatives in a neck-and-neck battle. With some ridings too close to call, British Columbia may be looking at another minority government
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The Tyee: Why Both Parties Are Wrong about BC’s Forestry Crisis

The problem isn’t red tape; it’s a lack of trees.
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The Narwhal: Your BC election guide to old-growth forest and other key nature issues

The decisions of the next provincial government could determine the trajectory for almost 2,000 species at risk in BC.
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Nature Protection: Where Do BC’s Major Political Parties Stand?

As we approach a BC election on October 19th, 2024, here's where BC's major political parties stand on protecting nature.
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Thank you to this business supporter!

We want to take the opportunity to thank this business supporter for their recent substantial donation and support over the years.
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Gnome Plant

This bizarrely fascinating gnome plant is a rare pink myco-heterotroph found in coastal rainforests. Lacking leaves and stems, it relies on fungi for nutrients rather than photosynthesis. Explore its mysterious relationships with insects and fungi, and learn why this beautiful organism is such a curious critter in forest ecosystems.
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2023 Activity Report & Financials

Since AFA’s inception in 2010, there hasn’t been a year that has seen more progress toward protecting old-growth forests in BC than in 2023. Click and read through our Activity Report & Financials to see how YOU helped contribute to this success and find out what we have in store for 2024.
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A man in a red jacket stands beside a colossal old-growth tree in a thicket of lush green.

Thank you to these businesses who support AFA month after month!

We wouldn’t be where we are today if it weren’t for our monthly pledges, so we’d like to take a minute to thank the businesses who contribute monthly to the old-growth campaign! 
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Morning mist hangs over Clayoquot Sound with mountains in the background.

The Narwhal: Over half of Clayoquot Sound’s iconic forests are now protected — here’s how First Nations and BC did it

Ahousaht and Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations and the BC government announced 760 sq km of old-growth forests in Clayoquot Sound are now safeguarded in 10 new conservancies.
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