The Forest Theads Stories —Art By Ali Cat. Written By Casy Brennan
Posted by EMMA STEVENS
Ali designed four fabulous pieces of art with a specific story in mind, all while adhering to my strict design measurements, colour scheme, the Untamed brand and the Wildsight message. Not easy, but I think she nailed it.
A portion of each sale directly supports Wildsight, an organization dedicated to safeguarding wildlife and wild spaces in the Kootenay-Columbia region. By choosing to purchase from this collection, you are directly contributing to Wildsight's vital conservation programs.
This means every purchase helps fund initiatives such as wildlife monitoring, habitat restoration projects, and educational outreach that inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.
It's an opportunity to invest in a beautiful, locally created piece of wearable art while simultaneously contributing to the long-term health and vitality of the Kootenay environment.
Life, in its breathtaking complexity and boundless variety, thrives in an incredible diversity of environments, spanning the vast spectrum from the deepest, most secluded streambeds to the highest, most exposed mountaintops.
The interwoven micro-habitats of life in the mountains serve as powerful and vivid illustrations of both evolutionary genius and profound ecological interdependence, binding together all living things.
Many of these iconic animals are considered ‘threatened’, ‘of special concern’ or ‘endangered’ in our conservation nomenclature. They are facing the combined threats of climate change and habitat loss resulting from human impacts.
We can protect and connect more of the space these awe-inspiring animals need to survive and thrive. Our governments have committed to protecting 30% of the lands and waters in British Columbia by 2030.
Currently, in our region, we’re just above halfway to that goal, and we only have a few years to reach the agreed-upon minimum level necessary for the long-term survival of these icons. We can all work together to achieve this inspiring goal to make space for nature in our shared home.
We aim to foster a deeper appreciation for the region's breathtaking yet fragile natural environment and promote the principles of sustainable fashion through the creation of beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces of wearable art.The pileated woodpecker is an indicator species of the health of our forests. They were a species in decline due to deforestation, but have recovered significantly since the 1970s, as protection for intact forests and improvements in forest management have left more dead trees, known as snags, standing.
These busy beauties are the biggest woodpeckers in North America. They are often heard, working away to root out various insects or defend their territory, before the spectacular scarlet crests are spotted. Nesting pairs will stick close to home, and the large rectangular holes they create for feeding and roosting will often serve as homes for other birds and mammals.
The abundance of snags in a forest depends on the protection of intact, mature forest stands. Older forests are home to a much greater variety of life than forests managed primarily for timber production through clear-cutting and limited species replanting.
Greater diversity, supported by old-growth forests, ensures increased resilience to the climate crisis and provides an opportunity for iconic species to thrive, inspiring us to care for our shared home.
