Meet with your MLA for old‑growth

What you can do

Meeting with your elected representative can be intimidating. But remember, a core component of their job is meeting constituents like you. You may find it comforting to bring a friend from your riding to your meeting, thus adding weight to your message. 

There are a lot of misconceptions about what the government has and hasn’t done for old-growth, and many constituency staff and MLAs are using inaccurate talking points provided by the Minister of Forests’ office. Use this guide to find out what’s up with old-growth and sort facts from fiction.

Why this matters

This is a critical moment for old-growth forests. You can apply even more pressure by requesting a meeting with your MLA. Provincial lawmakers are likely receiving many requests to talk. Make sure they hear your voice and know that protecting old-growth is a priority for their constituents.