ITC Regional Conservation Plan 2018-2027

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 –  2027
 regional 
conservation plan
islands trust conservancy  january 30, 2018
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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
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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
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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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