Islands 2050 Galiano Island LTC Regional Context

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THE FUTURE OF THE TRUST AREA
 
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The Trust Area of British Columbia
Encompassing the waters and islands of the Salish Sea 
between southern Vancouver Island and the mainland,  
the Trust Area of British Columbia features spectacular 
beauty, vibrant communities, and some of the world’s  
most endangered and precious ecosystems.
Islands Trust: Preserving & Protecting the Trust Area  
of British Columbia
Local Trust Areas (LTA) are geographical areas designated  
by the province of British Columbia. 
Bowen Island Municipality
Hornby Island LTA
Denman Island LTA
Lasqueti Island LTA
Gabriola Island LTA
Galiano Island LTASaturna Island LTA
South Pender Island LTA
Thetis Island LTA
Gambier Island LTA
Mayne Island LTA
North Pender Island LTA
Salt Spring Island LTA
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Gabriola Island Local Trust  Area
Lasqueti  Island Local Trust  Area
Salt Spring Island Local Trust  Area
Galiano Island Local Trust  Area
Ballenas -  Winchelsea Local Trust  Area
Theti s Island Local Trust  Area
North Pender Island Local Trust Area
Hornby Island Local Trust Area
Denman Island Local Trust  Area
Satu rna Island Local Trust  Area
Mayne Island Local Trust  Area
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THE FUTURE OF THE TRUST AREA
 
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Islands Trust Guiding Principles
The Islands Trust Policy Statement sets out that the following 
guiding principles will guide Trust Council in its day-to-day 
planning and decision-making:
The primary responsibility of the 
Islands Trust Council is to provide 
leadership for the preservation, 
protection and stewardship of 
the amenities, environment and 
resources of the Trust Area.
When making decisions and 
exercising judgment, Trust Council 
will place priority on preserving 
and protecting the integrity of the 
environment and amenities 
 in the Trust Area.
Trust Council will seek information 
from a broad range of sources in 
its decision-making processes, 
recognizing the importance of local 
knowledge in this regard. 
Trust Council believes that to 
achieve the Islands Trust object, 
the rate and scale of growth and 
development in the Trust Area 
must be carefully managed and 
may require limitation.
Trust Council believes that open, 
consultative public participation is 
vital to effective decision making 
for the Trust Area. 
 
Trust Council will implement a plan 
for the advancement of the Policy 
Statement as part of its annual 
budget process, and the Executive 
Committee of Trust Council will 
report to Council on progress in 
achieving the goals of the Policy 

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