The protection of these forests will take a
willingness of Island Timberlands to sell their lands at a fair market
value - not at an overinflated price - and for various levels of
government (particularly the provincial government) and other
organizations and individuals to provide the funds.
For lands not
purchased for protection, the company must conduct its forestry
operation in line with community eco-forestry values and standards.
Ultimately stronger private managed forest land regulations are needed
in BC.
Ask that the BC government help fund the purchase of endangered old-growth stands, sensitive ecosystems, and other high priority lands for conservation currently owned by Island Timberlands. ***BE SURE to include your FULL NAME and ADDRESS so they know you are a real person!
To keep up-to-date with the local activists campaign to protect Cortes Island's forests and see photos, videos, and more, visit the Wildstands website! http://wildstands.wordpress.com/
Also, please sign and circulate our petition to protect BC's remaining endangered old-growth forests here: www.AncientForestPetition.com
2. Ancient Forest Alliance in the News
a.. Monday Magazine: Ken Wu's 2012 Environmental Predictions - www.mondaymag.com/news/136700133.html
b.. Vancouver Observer: Ancient Forest Alliance confirms vital old growth in threatened Cortes Island woods - www.vancouverobserver.com/sustainability/2012/01/14/ancient-forest-alliance-confirms-vital-old-growth-threatened-cortes-island
c.. Vancouver Observer: (Video) Salt Spring Island a 'model' for Cortes Island advocates to prevent logging of pristine B.C. forests - www.vancouverobserver.com/blogs/earthmatters/2012/01/14/salt-spring-island-model-cortes-island-advocates-prevent-logging
d.. Sooke News Mirror: Environmental group balances jobs with old-growth protection - www.sookenewsmirror.com/news/137029473.html
e.. Sarnia Observer: Mr. Arboretum lives on - www.theobserver.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3415802
3. Now Hiring: The Ancient Forest Alliance is hiring a Canvass Director and Fundraiser in Victoria. Application deadline is January 21. See details at:
http://www.ancientforestalliance.org/news-item.php?ID=356
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Cortes Island, a northern Gulf Island between Vancouver Island and the BC mainland, is home to some of the last 1% of old-growth Douglas-fir groves within the endangered "Dry Maritime" forests along BC's southern coast. 
