Cowichan Community Land Trust Society and the Nature Conservancy of Canada Celebrates Success!

A History of Degradation and Loss

The Somenos Garry Oak Stewardship project is funded by BC Parks, The Nature Conservancy and Human Resources Development Canada. This 6 week program focuses on increasing community involvement in protecting sensitive Garry Oak habitat by educating community members, landowners and recreational users of the Somenos Garry oak woodland of its ecological significance to Species at Risk (SAR), and encouraging ecologically sound land use.