Protect what’s left. Restore what’s been destroyed. Rebuild forestry for people – not CEOs.
BC’s forests are disappearing – along with our clean water, safety from floods and fires, and rural jobs. Big multinational companies take the profits, and we’re left with the damage.
The New Forest Act is how we turn this around – protecting what’s left, repairing the damage, and rebuilding forestry so it works for BC communities instead of corporate boardrooms.
Your gift funds face-to-face meetings, community outreach, and materials that turn the New Forest Act into law.
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Prefer e-transfer? Send your donation directly to [email protected] – no fees, 100% goes to the campaign. Send cheques to 11275 Granby Road, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0. (We’re a BC non-profit – not a charity – we can’t issue tax receipts.)
Our goal is a new Forest Act in law—anchored in ecological integrity, community decision-making, and stable economies.
We’ve Already Built the Foundation
- Presented the Act to MLAs and Ministry staff across party lines
- Raised $84,000 in earlier phases
- Built alliances with communities across BC
- Launched the Constituent Liaison Program to keep MLAs under constant pressure
- Began developing maps of the NFA framework with GIS experts
- Created sharp public messaging to counter corporate spin
“The important work being performed by the New Forest Act team has been instrumental
~ John Wittmayer, Kootenays, BC
in raising public awareness regarding the immediate need for a new Provincial forest policy.
I can’t recommend this organization highly enough and the dedication they have shown
towards protecting our forests and watersheds for future generations”
Now We’re Going Further
- The 2026 Roadshow: Town halls, council meetings, MLA sessions across BC
- Ongoing MLA Engagement: Political pressure from now to election
- Strategic Communications: Videos, maps, campaign materials
- Grassroots Organizing: Training local advocates
- Mapping & Data Visuals: Making the NFA framework tangible
Forests aren’t just landscapes. They’re relationships.
Why the New Forest Act Is the Game‑Changer BC Needs
BC is spending heavily to clean up disasters while the root causes keep getting ignored. In 2023, wildfire damages ran into the hundreds of millions. In 2021, the heat dome, fires, and floods blew past $10 billion in losses. At the same time, overcutting and road networks have weakened watersheds and dried out landscapes, and taxpayers have shouldered more than $3.65 billion over a decade to prop up a failing forestry model. Mills closing, jobs being lost, profits shipped out – that math doesn’t work for people or for the land.
The New Forest Act (NFA) flips the script. It centres ecological integrity and local decision‑making so forests can once again protect water, moderate heat, and support stable, local jobs. It’s a clear legislative blueprint that replaces volume-at-all-costs with long‑term care, restoration, and community benefit.
We’ve done the policy work. We’ve built relationships. Now we’re taking it everywhere it needs to be heard—councils, MLAs, Ministries, and communities across BC.
What We’ve Already Achieved
- Presented the Act to MLAs and Ministry staff across party lines
- Raised $84,000 in earlier phases to build the campaign foundation
- Built alliances with communities across BC who are ready for change
- Launched the Constituent Liaison program to keep steady pressure on decision‑makers
- Started mapping the NFA framework with GIS partners so people can see it on the ground
- Developed clear public messaging that cuts through corporate spin
What This Phase Funds
- The Roadshow: Focused, small‑room briefings with local governments, MLAs, and community groups across BC
- Ongoing MLA Engagement: Follow‑ups, staff briefings, and a steady “ask ladder” that moves allies into action
- Strategic Communications: Short videos, maps, and plain‑language explainers people can share
- Grassroots Organizing: Toolkits and trainings so communities can advance the NFA locally
- Mapping & Visuals: Clear, region‑specific visuals that show how the Protect-Restore-Employ (P.R.E.) framework works
Your Money, Direct to Action
$50 prints briefing kits for a council meeting • $150 fuels a full day on the road • $300 funds a targeted MLA briefing (prep + follow‑up) • $750 creates a shareable video explainer • $1,500 delivers a week of roadshow stops (2–3 small‑room briefings) • $5,000+ underwrites a full regional swing with meeting, messaging, and media.
We’ve Done the Work. We Just Need Fuel.
The legislation is drafted. The case is strong. Communities are ready. Every dollar you give turns into meetings, maps, and momentum—less crisis‑spending, more water security, safer towns, and real jobs where people live. Help us carry the NFA into every room where decisions are made.
Prefer e-transfer? Send your donation directly to [email protected] — no PayPal fees, 100% goes to the campaign. Send cheques to 11275 Granby Road, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0. (We’re a BC non-profit – not a charity – we can’t issue tax receipts.)