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Invaluable Forests – Seeing Cowichan Forests Beyond the Trees

Invaluable Forests: Seeing Cowichan Beyond Trees Digital Brochure Please use the toolbar below the image to expand and navigate the brochure, zooming in and following links as needed.

Riparian Areas

What on earth is a “riparian”? A riparian area or zone refers to the interface between land and freshwater, including streams, rivers, lakes, and estuaries. This strip supports an incredible diversity of aquatic and terrestrial plants and...

Water Conservation Tips and Tricks

Evidently the water crisis, which sits under the umbrella of climate change, is intimidating and far-reaching. Thankfully, we can take action by holding ourselves accountable for the water we personally consume. Keep reading for tips to conserve and maintain healthy water...

Junior Stewards

Junior Stewards – Get out those green thumbs! 1. MASON JAR TERRARIUM You’ll need: mason jar (or a jar from the recycling) little pebbles, and small rocks dirt small plant (a succulent is a great...

Caring for Our Shores

“Caring for Our Shores: A Handbook for Coastal Landowners in the Strait of Georgia” by Shannon Cowan, Christy Wilson, and Bill Austin; published by the Cowichan Community Land Trust (Cowichan Intertidal Stewardship Project) and the...

Blue Orchard Bee

About 80% of the agricultural crops in British Columbia depend on pollination by bees. Unfortunately honey-bee populations have been drastically reduced by mite infestations that originated from an infested honey-bee population that was illegally imported...

Cowichan Estuary Environmental Management Plan

Click here to view the plan. Click here to read a review of the plan from December 2005.

Creature Feature

Vancouver Island is home to an abundance of wildlife and their related ecosystems. Some of these are now threatened due to urban advancement and habitat degradation. Some of the species at risk are as follows:...

Creek Brochures

Natural History creek brochures are now available for order from the Cowichan Community Land Trust office. Our Natural Heritage Historical and ecological stream information has been collected from government databases and long time residents and...

Environment Tips

Homemade Natural Cleaning Products by Allison Dick from HGTV Make cleaning safer for your family and the environment. A lot of over-the-counter cleaning products are harsh, abrasive and even potentially dangerous to your home and...

Invasive Animals

The Winter Moth The Northern Winter Moth (Operophtera fagata) has been epidemic on south Vancouver Island in Greater Victoria and at several locations north to Sidney. It is a severe defoliator of broad-leaved plants, notably...

Invasive Plants

Problem Plants Alien species arrive in many ways; welcomed in garden pots and planters, or by hitching a ride on a boat that wasn’t properly cleaned and dried. Once arrived, sometimes their new environment doesn’t...

Migratory Waterfowl Report 2008

This project was started by the Cowichan Community Land Trust. The aim of this report was to bring together all available information about migratory waterfowl and issues of concern in the Cowichan Valley. The areas...

Property Tax Assessment Guide

Property Assessments of Conservation Lands A Guide for Land Trusts and Conservation Land owners Including case studies, references and bibliography of research on conservation land values Elk River, NCC protected site Land Trust British Alliance...

Septic Socials

Many homeowners in the Cowichan Valley rely on septic systems and we have an opportunity for the public to learn how to maintain their septic systems in order to help the environment and avoid costly...

Stewardship Progression Evaluation Report

This report is the result of a research project funded by Habitat Conservation Trust Fund, the Cowichan Valley Regional District and the Kaatza Foundation. During this project CCLT land stewards from 11 years of landowner...

Conservation Tools

The Stewardship Pledge The Stewardship pledge is a voluntary commitment of landholders to: Conserve the natural elements in the area and be sensitive to the wildlife (both plants and animals) that live there. Keep to...

Vancouver Island Marmots

Vancouver Island Marmots Would you adopt this cute little fellow? We did, one just like him. The staff, friends and board members of the Cowichan Community Land Trust Society adopted “Bob Dole” in 1997. He...