Thetis LTC Regular Meeting Agenda

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Thetis Island Local Trust Committee
Regular Meeting Addendum
 
 
Date:November 24, 2015
Time:9:30 am
Location:Thetis Island Community Centre (Forbes Hall)
North Cove Road, Thetis Island, BC
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9.CORRESPONDENCE10:10 AM - 10:20 AM
9.2Follow-up on Community to Community Funding via Union of British Columbia
Municipalities
12.REPORTS11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
12.10Trust Fund Board Report dated November, 20152 - 2
13.NEW BUSINESS11:20 AM - 11:35 AM
13.5Request to Financial Planning Committee to Continue to Create Allocated
Financial Statements - for Discussion
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Trust Fund Board Report to Local Trust Committees and Bowen Island Municipality 
November 2015 
 
Conservation Proposal for Settlement Lands –Denman Island 
The Trust Fund Board has received a conservation proposal to covenant 63.25 hectares (157 acres) of land 
acquired by Denman Island Conservancy. The land was received as part of a legal settlement and is adjacent 
to the new Denman Island Provincial Park and TFB’s Inner Island Nature Reserve. TFB approved the 
proposal subject to the development and approval of a management plan. The management plan will 
consider: recovery of forest on the logged portion of the land, activities to maintain butterfly habitat for rare 
species (Edith’s Checkerspot and Dun Skipper), maintenance of two significant wetlands and an area of ALR 
land on the property. 
 
Trail Proposal for the Lindsay Dickson Nature Reserve –Denman Island 
TFB agreed to consider including an existing trail on this forested nature reserve in the Denman Island Cross-
Island Trail, which is currently being developed by the Comox Valley Regional District. It is proposed that the 
ferry-to-ferry trail would follow an old logging road across one corner of the reserve, an existing trail that 
appears suitable for increased use. The Board will make a final decision once discussions have addressed 
continued protection of the values of the reserve.  
 
McFadden Creek Nature Sanctuary management plan – Salt Spring Island 
TFB has approved the management plan for our newest nature sanctuary, acquired in November 2014. 
McFadden Creek is one of very few protected areas in the northern part of Salt Spring Island. TFB became 
involved with partners to secure a significant heron colony at McFadden Creek almost two decades ago. The 
protected area has significant natural features, including the presence of five provincially listed species at risk. 
The heronry has been abandoned, however habitat remains for herons and it is possible they may return.  
 
Conservation and Working Landscapes 
TFB’s Regional Conservation Plan includes a commitment to research staff and resource requirements of 
conservation on lands that include working landscapes and cultural features. Former ITF Communications 
and Fundraising Specialist, Christine Rikley, is tackling this topic in conjunction with her Masters of Public 
Administration program at UVIC. She has provided an opportunity for TFB to make suggestions

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