ITC Regional Conservation Plan 2018-2027
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Topics: Agriculture & the ALR · Aquaculture & shellfish · Climate & environment · First Nations & reconciliation · Forestry & trees · Governance & budget · Marine & foreshore · Transportation & ferries · Fresh water & aquifers — our classification, not the Trust's.
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201 8 – 2027 regional conservation plan islands trust conservancy january 30, 2018 1 2 Acknowledgements The Islands Trust Conservancy recognizes that its work takes place within the traditional territories of numerous First Nations. Since time immemorial First Nations have cared for the land and waters of this region and the Islands Trust Conservancy is grateful for this stewardship. The 2018 – 2027 Regional Conservation Plan was developed with the input and support of Islands Trust and Islands Trust Conservancy staff, the Islands Trust Conservancy Board and Islands Trust trustees. Special thanks are due to those who provided valued input into the development of this plan, attending workshops and reviewing drafts, including representatives from the following: First Nations Cowichan Tribes Esquimalt Nation Halalt First Nation Lyackson First Nation Tla’amin Nation (Sliammon First Nation) Tsleil-Waututh Nation Island Organizations Bowen Island Conservancy Bowen Island Municipality Conservancy Hornby Island Denman Conservancy Association Gabriola Land & Trails Trust Galiano Conservancy Association Gambier Island Conservancy Lasqueti Island Nature Conservancy Mayne Island Conservancy Society Mudge Island Land Trust Association Pender Islands Conservancy Association Salt Spring Island Conservancy Thetis Island Nature Conservancy Other Organizations American Friends of Canadian L a nd Tr u s t s B.C. Conservation Data Centre Capital Regional District Coastal Douglas-fir & Associated Ecosystems Conservation Partnership (CDFCP) Comox Valley Regional District Cowichan Valley Regional District Habitat Acquisition Trust Nanaimo & Area Land Trust Nature Conservancy of Canada Nature Trust of British Columbia Parks Canada-Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Sunshine Coast Conservation Association Sunshine Coast Regional District TLC The Land Conservancy of British Columbia cover photo: Looking out from Isabella Point Conservation Covenant 3 Overview The Islands Trust Area is a region of undeniable beauty which has attracted people for thousands of years. It is also an area rich in biodiversity and under significant pressures from the surrounding high population areas of Vancouver, Victoria and Nanaimo. The Islands Trust Conservancy Regional Conservation Plan describes the Islands Trust Area, placing it in the context of the region ecologically and culturally, providing detail on land status and land use, current ecosystems, protected areas and changes to the landscape over the last ten years, and setting goals and areas of focus for the Islands Trust Conservancy for the next ten years. cormorants on denman island. photo: kristine mayes 4 Goals for the Next 10 Years 1. Identify, investigate and communicate about important natural areas to generate action on conservation priorities 2. Strengthen relationships with First Nations to identify and collaborate on shared conservation goals 3. Continue to secure and m
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