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Lumber made from second-growth wood rolls through the former San Group Mill in Port Alberni. Facilities processing smaller diameter logs would have benefited from a fund with the stipulations that we are proposing.

$1.2B Federal Forestry Funding Is BC’s Chance to Future-Proof Economy With Smart, Modern Forest Industry

The Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA) and Endangered Ecosystems Alliance (EEA) are calling on the BC and federal governments to tie the federal government’s $1.25 billion softwood lumber industry support package, announced by Prime Minister Carney in August and reaffirmed at his “strategic response fund” announcement to US tariffs last week, to help transition BC’s forest industry into a sustainable, value-added second-growth industry and away from old-growth logging.
Media Release

Thank you to our monthly business donors!

Thank you to our incredible business supporters who go above and beyond by making monthly contributions to the old-growth campaign.
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Photo: Cute Bear Cub Climbs Tree!

See this photo of a black bear cub climbing a tree and learn about why old-growth trees are so important for their happiness and survival!
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Thank you to these businesses and organizations!

As a business or organization, there are many ways to support the old-growth campaign in BC. We would like to extend a sincere thank you to the following for their passion and commitment in helping to ensure these endangered forests are protected! 
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Sydney Valley, Kiišḥniqʷus Conservancy

Photos: Sydney River Valley – Clayoquot Sound

On the far western edge of Clayoquot Sound lies the Sydney River Valley, a fully intact rainforest watershed at the head of Sydney Inlet. In 2024, after years of advocacy, much of the watershed was permanently…
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My Comox Valley Now: Commercial logging isn’t happening in BC parks; says BC Minister

In a letter to the Ancient Forest Alliance and Endangered Ecosystems Alliance, Minister of Environment and Parks Tamara Davidson confirmed that there’s no commercial logging happening in provincial parks and it isn’t permitted under the BC Parks Act. The letter comes following reports of potential commercial salvage logging and fuel load reduction projects happening in these parks.
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BC Government Confirms No Commercial Logging in Provincial Parks Amid Rising Concerns in General for Protected Areas

The BC Ministry of Environment and Parks has officially confirmed that provincial parks are off-limits to commercial logging, responding to a formal inquiry from the AFA & EEA.
Media Release
Flores Island Tyson

One-Year Anniversary of Clayoquot Sound Old-Growth Protections

History was made in Clayoquot Sound one year ago with the most significant expansion of old-growth protection in decades, when
 the Ahousaht and Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation declared the protection of 760 km2 of land in 10 new conservancies.
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Shooting Stars

A beautiful highlight in endangered Garry oak meadows is the shooting star, with its vivid purple and swept-back wing-like petals.
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We’re grateful for our creative business supporters!

Thank you to these businesses and organizations, which all vary in the ways they support the old-growth campaign.
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