Hannah Carpendale

Board Member

Having grown up on BC’s west coast, Hannah has nurtured a passion for old-growth forests since a young age. During her years at Simon Fraser University, Hannah started and coordinated the SFU Ancient Forest Committee, engaging with students on campus about the importance of protecting BC’s endangered ancient forests.

After graduating, she joined the Ancient Forest Alliance – which had just recently been founded – as a staff member, and worked for seven years as Vancouver Grassroots Coordinator and Researcher/Writer. During the past few years, Hannah has pursued her fascination with the ocean and sailing, crewing this spring on a Pacific Ocean crossing from Mexico to French Polynesia. She is now back in beautiful BC combining work as a marine naturalist, writer and circus aerialist, and finding solace in the company of ancient trees.

In Photos: Old-Growth Forest on Karst in the Tahsish Valley

Jul 17 2026

Explore photos of this spectacular old-growth forest on karst limestone in the Tahsish Valley, northern Vancouver Island, BC.

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Media Release: Nationally Significant Old-Growth Karst Rainforest at Risk in BC

Jul 15 2026

Nationally Significant Old-Growth Karst Rainforest at Risk in BC Victoria, BC — Images and videos released today from Vancouver Island by the Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA) showcase the “Jewel of the…

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NEW in the AFA Store: Tree Hugger Socks!

Jul 13 2026

Check out AFA's new Tree Hugger Merino Socks! Perfect for any adventure, and all proceeds go toward ancient forest protection.

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Gratitude to These Businesses and Foundations

Jun 23 2026

We’re grateful to three donors whose generosity is helping protect endangered ancient forests in BC: The Flanagan Foundation, The Frosted Tips Foundation, and Terra Canada Voyages.

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