Friends of Carmanah Walbran

Friends of Carmanah Walbran is a conservation organization protecting ancient temperate rainforests in the Carmanah and Walbran watersheds on Vancouver Island. The organization focuses on preserving critical habitat for endangered species including the Marbled Murrelet, a small seabird that nests in old-growth forest canopies, as well as Pacific Yew, Vaux Swifts, and other threatened species. The watersheds have been designated as Key Biodiversity Areas, recognizing their international significance. Friends of Carmanah Walbran organizes educational events like the annual Marbled Murrelet awareness day, which combines bird watching and scientific research to draw attention to unprotected forest areas facing industrial logging threats. The organization maintains trail information and coordinates access to the Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park and surrounding valleys for visitors interested in experiencing these ancient forests.