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Forests are connected by what some scientists affe

Forests are connected by what some scientists affectionately call the Wood Wide Web.

Under the soil, tiny fungi grow long, thread-like strands that connect tree roots together. Basically like a forest group chat!

The coolest part? “Mother Trees”, which are the biggest, oldest trees in the forest, act like network hubs. They’re connected to hundreds of smaller trees. If a seedling is struggling, Mother Trees can send extra nutrients through the Wood Wide Web. And if there’s danger, like insect attacks, signals travel through the network to give a warning.

Turns out community, resource-sharing, and looking out for the next generation isn’t just good advice for us — it’s how forests have survived for millennia.

Follow along for more stories from the woods!

Our World Cup old growth campaign is a wrap, and t

Our World Cup old growth campaign is a wrap, and the results are worth celebrating. Our campaign was seen 1.6 million times, including 360,000 people who watched our ad on their TVs before streaming a game. Ads shown across Vancouver, on billboards, an LED truck, and the Skytrain added another 500,000 exposures. The campaign even made headlines, with coverage from Global News and the Vancouver Sun.

Thousands of people have signed our old growth petition, calling on the B.C. government to protect what's left of these forests. None of this happens without our supporters, so thank you to everyone who donated, shared, and showed up to make this campaign possible.

Want to help protect the last of B.C.'s old-growth forests in B.C.? Comment "action" below and we'll send you the link.

Speak up for Old Growth! This summer, the B.C. go

Speak up for Old Growth!

This summer, the B.C. government is engaging community members to develop Forest Landscape Plans (FLP) that will decide what gets logged, what gets protected, and how these ecosystems will be stewarded.

Join our free online workshop on August 13 at 12 p.m. PT to learn how the process works, build confidence speaking up for old growth, and connect with others in your community doing the same.

Let’s come together and advocate for strong plans that prioritize old growth, primary forests, and biodiversity.

Comment "Workshop" to receive a link to register for this free online event!

A big misconception about forests in B.C. We pri

A big misconception about forests in B.C.

We pride ourselves on living in one of the most beautiful places in the world, with stunning forests, clean rivers, and breathtaking mountains. But right now, the forests we love are being destroyed.

Since 2021, an average of 100 soccer fields of old growth have been logged every single day in B.C. A new map from some of Canada’s top forest scientists shows just how little old growth is left. If we log what remains, thousands of people could lose their jobs in forestry and tourism, and the health of our communities will be harmed.

Talk to your friends and family about what’s going on. Share this video and send a message to your government representative. Type “Forests” in the comment section to receive a link to amplify your voice.

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