Thetis LTC Regular Meeting Agenda

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Thetis Island Local Trust Committee
Regular Meeting Addendum
 
 
Date:April 18, 2017
Time:9:30 am
Location:Thetis Island Community Centre (Forbes Hall)
North Cove Road, Thetis Island, BC
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        Trust Fund Board Report 
       to Local Trust Committees  
       and Bowen Island Municipality 
    April 2017 
 
100 Protected Places 
The protection of Moore Hill on Thetis Island marks a milestone of 100 protected places for the Islands 
Trust Fund. We hope you take a moment to reflect on your part in this achievement, as every single 
protected place is truly a result of collaboration, cooperation and partnership. 
 
Property Management Strategy approved 
The Trust Fund Board has approved a Property Management Strategy which will guide the management 
of Islands Trust Fund nature reserves and covenants. The strategy provides a framework for informed 
decision-making to ensure that the ecological integrity of protected areas is maintained or enhanced 
while making the most effective and efficient use of resources. There will soon be a page on our website 
providing information on this strategy. 
 
Regional Conservation Plan consultation 
Look out for the trustee survey on the Regional Conservation Plan coming your way in early May. Input 
from trustees will be really valuable and will help make our session at the Trust Council meeting in June 
more productive. In the fall, Islands Trust Fund staff will attend local trust committee meetings to 
discuss conservation planning for each local trust area with you. ITF is also hosting workshops for our 
conservation partners and First Nations in Nanaimo on May 1
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Financial Planning Committee appointment: Robin Williams 
The Trust Fund Board has appointed member Robin Williams to serve as our representative on the 
Financial Planning Committee. We are grateful for Robin’s interest. 
 
Property Monitoring 
Visits to monitor Islands Trust Fund properties and covenants will be taking place from April to July. Our 
monitoring is carried out by a contractor who has worked with the Islands Trust Fund for many years.  
 
Summary of Current Island-by-Island Activities 
 
Bowen 
Bowen Island Conservancy has restored an area of the David Otter Nature Reserve, planting and caging 
cedar trees.  The group has also been working with consultants to determine the site and design of a 
proposed viewing platform at Fairy Fen Nature Reserve. 
 
Gabriola 
A $10,000 grant from TD Friends of the Environment has been received towards the cost of a wooden 
boardwalk around the iconic large western redcedar at the Elder Cedar Nature Reserve. The raised 
boardwalk will allow people to get close to the majestic giant, but lessen the impact on the root zone of 
the tree. 
 
Galiano 
Following a presentation by the Chair of the Crystal Mountain Society Rezoning Committee with respect 
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