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 family. If you are concerned about risks to your health or the environment, you may want to consider using homemade, […]
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 a minimum any disturbance to the natural features and seek conservation assistance, if required. Encourage a diversity of native plants
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Protecting rare, endangered Garry Oak and Associated Species Ecosystems Garry Oak Meadow with Great Camas (Camassia leichtlinii) Albino Flower. Credit: R. WilesWe are excited to share about our activities growing awareness and stewardship of the special and endangered Garry Oak ecological community on Maple Mountain! We’ve been collaborating with the BC Conservation Federation (BCCF), the
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8.4 Hectares along the spectacular Koksilah River is protected! We are happy to be conservation covenant holders with the Nanaimo Area Land Trust for this new park, which will be owned and managed by the CVRD. Please go to the press release link below for more details. https://www.timberwest.com/timberwest-and-siddoo-family-donate-8-4-hectares-to-create-drs-jagdis-k-and-sarjit-k-siddoo-park-in-cowichan-valley/
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Fairyslipper Forest Nature Reserve is now a reality! The Thetis Island Nature Conservancy (ThINC), Cowichan Community Land Trust (CCLT), Islands Trust Conservancy (ITC~ formerly the Islands Trust Fund), over 140 individual donors, and contributions from the federal Habitat Stewardship Protection fund, BC Ministry of Transport, and the Sitka foundation have made the creation of Thetis
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Moore Hill on Thetis Island protected! We are thrilled to be co-covenant holders of 21 hectares of sensitive ecosystem and bat habitat on Moore Hill, Thetis Island! Moore Hill forms one of the highest peaks on Thetis Island and contains a rich mix of habitat types. The hill features sandstone cliffs and in places the
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Landmark Report urges BC to conserve at least 50% of its land base as part of expanded climate change strategy Top international scientist and environmental thinkers are urging the provincial government to consider nature conservation into the provincial climate action strategy. From the article: Senior ecologist Dr. Jim Pojar said, “A minimum conservation target of
Sansum Point Saved for Future Generations!! DUNCAN, B.C. – The acquisition for Sansum Point closed today and the 128-acre property will now become parkland for current and future generations. As of early September, the property will be owned by the Cowichan Valley Regional District and be turned into parkland for all to enjoy. In the
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