Environmental advocate gives TEDx Talk in Victoria about old-growth protections [Video]

This spring, TEDxVictoria returned to the region, and saw several experts speak about issues facing not only BC, but the international community. 

One speaker was TJ Watt, an environmental advocate, Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA) photographer, self-proclaimed big-tree hunter and National Geographic explorer. 

His TEDx Talk was titled ‘One Last Shot to Protect Old-Growth Forests in British Columbia.’

In his time on stage, Watt issued an urgent and passionate call for the permanent protection of these old-growth ecosystems. 

“I’m honoured to have been a TEDxVictoria speaker and to have the opportunity to share my life’s mission to protect endangered old-growth forests in BC with the world,” said Watt. 

“These forests are among the most majestic, vital, and imperilled ecosystems on Earth; without protection, they are at risk of being lost forever.”

He says that over 80% of the productive old-growth forests have already been logged on Vancouver Island, which includes over 90% of the valley …