Wilderness International Canada (WIC) has purchased 1,250 acres of forest and wetlands on Read Island, protecting a significant area of coastal rainforest in B.C.’s Discovery Islands. The milestone was achieved through two rounds of acquisitions between May and August of 2026, bringing together 11 properties conservation area. The protected landscape encompassess mature second-growth forest, remnant old-growth trees, rare woodland ecosystems, and extensive wetlands, including a peat bog complex. “This is an important achievement for Read Island and a significant step forward for wilderness conservation in British Columbia,” said Dominique Hrytsay, Executive Director of Wilderness International Canada.