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Ancient Forest Exploration and Research

Ancient Forest Exploration & Research (AFER) is a non-profit, charitable organization that was created in 1992 by Dr. Peter Quinby and a small board of directors, to address the loss of Ontario's forest heritage by conducting scientific research, and education of the public.

Mission


The mission of AFER is to carry out research and education programs that lead to the identification, description, application and protection of ancient (pristine) forested landscapes.

An ancient forested landscape is defined as the combination of ecosystem types that is found within a region dominated primarily by the forest condition and by the absence of logging, mining and hydroelectric activities. In addition to forest ecosyste ms, this includes lakes, streams, wetlands and non-forested terrestrial ecosystems.

Goals


The organization's goals are:
  1. to conduct research on the ecology and protection of ancient forested landscapes;
  2. to provide grassroots conservation organizations with credible information for use in advocating for improved forest landscape protection policies;
  3. to educate the public about ancient forested landscapes;
  4. to provide support for students to carry out studies of ancient forested landscapes; and
  5. to provide opportunities for members of the public to directly experience ancient forested landscapes through field courses, camps, student internships and other programs.

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