Dear Forest Friends and Allies,
Join communities across the province this year on March 19, 2026 for the annual Forest March BC
You are invited to Forest March BC 2021 day of action!
Our province-wide initiative founded in 2018 by Jennifer Houghton aims to connect communities in British Columbia affected by forestry development operations. Our community organized movement elevates voices across the province that advocate for a holistic approach to forestry policy.
Our message is clear, we are asking local and provincial governments to:
- Prioritize ecosystem health, with emphasis on preserving biodiversity
- Formally invite front line communities to strategic planning on resource allocation and the management of public land
- Prohibit private corporations from having absolute authority over public land
We call upon BC Premier John Horgan to honour his commitment to the full recommendations of the Old Growth Strategic Review Panel. We also call upon the Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Katrine Conroy, MLA Cullen and MLA Russell to uphold their mandates.
On March 19 2021, we will:
- Call & write to local MLA’s
- Participate in COVID safe direct action community marches with fellow forest defenders (Please read the IMPORTANT NOTICE at the bottom of this page)
- TREE POSE CHALLENGE! Strike a pose beside your favourite tree and share it on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and tag us!
Inspired to take the lead? Contact us with your proposed direct action at [email protected] to receive a media press release.
Showcase your community efforts! Send us your photos, videos, poems, letters to be featured on our website
Ask us to provide you with MLA letter templates! OR DOWNLOAD THE PDF of this letter to print and share.
Download the INTRODUCTION LETTER with tree pose challenge text, and details about the day of action here.
Tree Pose Challenge - TAKE A STAND AND STRIKE A POSE!
Starting now! The Tree Pose Challenge is one way you can take a stand for trees, where your actions will be part of a province-wide show of collective activism.
Get a photo of you and your favourite tree, shrub, or house plant, (whatever is close at hand); you can stand, sit, do a yoga pose, (whatever is comfortable for you), and share on
Facebook @forestmarchbc
Twitter @bcforestmarch and
Instagram @bcforestmarch, and using our hashtags below.
#treeposechallenge
#fridaysforfuture
#worthmorestanding
Please send any photos or videos of your day of action, event or activity to us at [email protected] so we can share on our website, archive for next year, and share with our video makers and social media accounts.
#forestemergency
#marchforoldgrowth
AND challenge 3 other people to do the same. Mention @BCForestMarch, and tag & call out your provincial MLAs. (Find out who your MLA is here)
Here are some photos to give you an idea of how simple it is:
WATCH THIS PAGE AND OUR SOCIAL FOR MORE ACTIVITIES YOU AND YOUR BUBBLE CAN DO TO TAKE A STAND ON MARCH 19 2021
IMPORTANT NOTICE
When and where physical actions are allowed, we will be respecting all health measures and orders. We ask everyone planning to attend a local activity to bring a mask with them while respecting social distancing regulations.
Walk or roll outdoors by yourself or in your own small group. Carry signs that support the goals of Forest March BC. Take photos!
Do NOT invite large numbers of people to meet at a certain start point or stop at a certain end point because that will inevitably result in gathering, which risks COVID-19 transmission and is in violation of current COVID restrictions. (A 10-person outdoor gathering is okay now.) Wear a mask. Stay two meters apart.
Have fun. Get some fresh air and exercise. Support a good cause.
Please DO NOT ATTEND if you:
- Are feeling ill
- Have been in contact with someone who is suspected of having COVID-19
- Have been outside of Canada within the last 14 days.