North Pender DPA 1 Fact Sheet - Woodland

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What Are They?

Woodland ecosystems are open deciduous,
and mixed deciduous-coniferous forests.
They are found on North Pender Island in
areas where conditions have prevented the
establishment of dense coniferous forests.

Woodland ecosystems generally are restricted
to rocky knolls, south-facing slopes and ridges
where soils are shallow and extremely dry in
summer. They are found along the coast of
southern British Columbia, Washington, Oregon
and California, and exist here because of the
warm, dry climate and fire history of this area.

Two woodland ecosystem types are found on
North Pender island:

Garry Oak Woodlands

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Arbutus/Douglas-fir Woodlands Their Purpose

These areas are found on dry south facing

slopes with rocky, nutrient-poor soils. They The purpose of the Woodland Ecosystems
support only a few understorey species such Development Permit Area (DPA) is to offer
as dull Oregon grape and hairy honeysuckle. protection to the remaining woodland

ecosystems on North Pender Island by
guiding any new development that might
occur within them. The areas covered by
the Woodland Ecosystems DPA are indicated
in Schedule | of the North Pender Island
Official Community Plan (OCP).

What Does This Mean?

If you have a property that is wholly

or partially located within a Woodland

Ecosystems DPA you will need to obtain a

development permit from the Islands Trust

Why They Are Important before undertaking certain new land-altering
activities identified in the North Pender

Woodland ecosystems are the most threatened Island OCP.

ecosystem type found within the Islands

Trust area. They are officially designated as

nationally, provincially and regionally rare.

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NORTH PENDER ISLAND DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREA

Garry oak woodlands support the highest any development that
plant species diversity of any terrestrial takes place outside of
ecosystem in British Columbia. They have the DPA does not require

been particularly impacted by development. a Development Permit.

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Extent of Woodland Ecosystems
DPA Areas on North Pender Island

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How You Can Protect This Ecosystem

Establish a Surrounding Buffer
A protective vegetated buffer around a woodland area will help protect
it from potentially harmful outside influences and disturbance.

Control Invasive Species

The open nature of woodlands and their increasing proximity to new
developments makes them particularly vulnerable to the intrusion of
non-native species such as Scotch broom and gorse.

Limit Access

Any form of human and

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