Islands Trust Conservancy Regular Meeting Agenda Part 2

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Appendix  5.   Questionnaire  sent  to  Neighbours  and  Made  Available  at  Open  House  and 
Online 
Inner Island Nature Reserve Questionnaire  
 
1. Are you a resident of Denman Island?  
⃝ Yes, I live on north Denman Island  
⃝ Yes, I live mid-island  
⃝ Yes, I live on south Denman Island  
⃝ No, but I own property on Denman Island  
⃝ No, I’m a visitor  
2. Have you ever visited Inner Island Nature Reserve? If so, how often?  
⃝ No, never  
⃝ Once  
⃝ A few times  
⃝ A few times per year  
⃝ Once a month or more   
3. If you have visited Inner Island Nature Reserve before, what did you do 
there?   
⃝ Hiking/walking  
⃝ Wildlife viewing  
⃝ Dog walking  
⃝ Other (please list):  
4. Please list any wildlife and unique plant species you have seen in or near 
Inner Island Nature Reserve:  
5. What do you believe to be the most important values of nature reserves? 
(choose three)  
⃝ Protection of habitat for at-risk species  
⃝ Ecosystem services (e.g. clean water and air, erosion control, groundwater 
recharge, etc.)  
⃝ Recreational opportunities  
⃝ Education and research opportunities  
⃝ Tourism  
⃝ Aesthetic appeal  
⃝ Conservation for the sake of the intrinsic value 
of nature ⃝ Other (please specify):  
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6. What activities do you believe are incompatible with the protection of 
natural features, and should not be allowed within the Inner Island Nature 
Reserve?  
7. What do you feel could be the greatest threat to the health of this nature 
reserve, and should be the highest management priority for the Islands 
Trust Conservancy?  
8. Please provide any other relevant information that will help us make the 
best management decisions for Inner Island Nature Reserve.  
9. Please share with us any history you know about this property or any 
knowledge you have about unique cultural or other special features on the 
property.  
10. If you would like to receive periodic updates from the Islands Trust 
Conservancy on this and other conservation projects on the islands, please 
provide your name and email address:  
Thank you for your time spent helping us plan the future of Inner Island Nature Reserve.  
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Appendix 6.  Letter Sent to First Nations 
 
Dear Chief and Council, 
 
Re:  Islands Trust Conservancy Nature Reserves on Sla-dai-aich/Ihaytayich (Denman Island) 
 
The Islands Trust Conservancy, through its work as a land trust, is drafting management plans 
for the new Valens Brook Nature Reserve as well as for Inner Island Nature Reserve and Lindsay 
Dickson Nature Reserve on Denman Island.  
 
The Islands Trust and the Islands Trust Conservancy wish to acknowledge First Nations treaty 
and rights within the Islands Trust Area and ensure that the direction of the management plans 
is reflective 

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