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The Land Trust Alliance of BC is dedicated to the stewardship and conservation of our natural and cultural heritage through support of land trusts, conservancies and others. We provide education, research, communications and financial services.

Land Trust Alliance of British Columbia accepts donations year round to aid in our conservation programs. These can be one-time, monthly, corporate matching, and planned giving. Read more about donation options here. Find a full list of our member organizations here.

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LTABC NEWS

SAVING LAND 2021

Join LTABC in February for the first 4 of 8 webinars.

On FEBRUARY 9, Bob McLean from the Centre for Land Conservation will lead a workshop on the Canadian Land Trust Standards & Practices and update us on the work of the Centre.

On FEBRUARY 16, Leslie Ratley-Beach from the Land Trust Alliance will present an informative session on the US Conservation Defense Program. Members have requested information on forming a legal fund for legal challenges and this session is designed to provide an overview of the program designed for US land trusts.

On FEBRUARY 23, Heather Anderson, Megson Fitzpatrick Insurance, will discuss Director’s and Officer’s Insurance. This topic is vital for Boards, Officers and staff to know what is covered, how to manage decisions and best practices for your organization. Heather will follow this session when she presents on Liability Issues for Land Trusts on MARCH 2. Heather has worked with our members for 5 years now and will discuss common issues and how your insurance impacts various activities.

In March we follow with sessions on Baseline Data Reporting, a National Conversation, Risk Management for Natural Disasters and a panel discussion.

Registration is $139. All rates are per participant and you will receive a unique user code to access the webinars.

Member land trusts can register for 50% off using code LandTrustBC per participant. Land trusts may register any number of participants at this rate.

Associates members can register for 35% off using code LandTrustAssociate per participant.

Early bird 10% discount code for all others EB2021 valid to Feb 8/21.

Land Trusts Conservation Fund (LTCF)

The guidelines for the Land Trusts Conservation Fund - Large Grants Program (Year 3) are now available, for eligible projects with closing dates between April 1, 2021 and December 15, 2021.

NOTE: The matching funds ratio requirement has been reduced to 1.5 : 1 in Year 3 of the program.

Applications will be accepted between February 26, 2021 and March 19, 2021.

The program will be seeking priority projects that:

  • have a funding request between $30,001 and $1M;

  • are planned to close between April 1, 2021 and December 15, 2021;

  • are securing land that can be counted towards Canada Target 1;

  • fall within a documented conservation plan;

  • have eligible expenses in FY 2021-2022.

Large Grant program information, including eligibility and project requirements, is available at: https://whc.org/ltcf/.

Wildlife Habitat Canada is providing grant administration services for the Land Trusts Conservation Fund (LTCF), which is a component of the Natural Heritage Conservation Program. The Nature Conservancy of Canada, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Wildlife Habitat Canada and a variety of regional and local land trusts represented by the Canadian Land Trust Working Group, of which LTABC is a member, are working together under the Natural Heritage Conservation Program to support these goals, with a commitment to protect 200,000 hectares (494,210 acres) of habitat for species at risk.

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Given the currently unfolding situation with COVID-19, there may be some unexpected impacts on the program year that are outside of our control. We will be working together with the Nature Conservancy of Canada to mitigate any anticipated challenges, and will communicate further if there are any local, regional or national changes that could impact the implementation of Year 3 of the program.

The Government of Canada is investing $100 million over four years in the Natural Heritage Conservation Program (NHCP), from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2023, as part of Budget 2018’s Nature Legacy initiative.

The NHCP is a public-private partnership designed to advance privately protected areas in some of the country’s most cherished landscapes. More specifically, the NHCP aims to achieve the following objectives:

  • to contribute to the achievement of the terrestrial and inland water elements of Target 1 of Canada’s 2020 Biodiversity Goals and Targets;

  • to contribute to the protection of habitat for the recovery of Species at Risk Act (SARA) listed species at risk and the prevention of other species from becoming listed under SARA.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Wildlife Habitat Canada and a variety of regional and local land trusts represented by the Canadian Land Trust Working Group are working together under the Natural Heritage Conservation Program to support these goals, with a commitment to protect 200,000 hectares (494,210 acres) of habitat for species at risk.

CONSERVATION NEWS

Cowichan Land Trust launches Best Water Ways learning resources site

The Best Water Ways Watershed Literacy, Stewardship, and Restoration place-based learning resources are a suite of six Educator Guides with activity plans, and a Learner’s Guide for each session. These resources can be used in a multitude of ways to facilitate learning about your local watershed, and how it can be protected and restored. Having worked with community and school groups for years, Cowichan Community Land Trust recognized the need for a deeper plant-based learning experience for students and teachers. Find out more and access the resources here.

Conservation Successes Vancouver Island

Salmon River Estuary Conservation Complex

The Nature Trust of BC has protected another 35 acres on the western banks of Salmon River. This brings the total area conserved in this beautiful river estuary complex to 937 acres. NTBC has been working to conserve the Salmon River since 1978. The Salmon River Estuary Conservation Complex provides vital habitat for some of BC’s most iconic species, such as Roosevelt elk, great blue heron and northern pygmy owl. Read more here.

Photo: Graham Osborne

Millstream Creek Watershed

The Land Conservancy of BC (TLC) has successfully acquired 27 acres of Coastal Douglas-fir (CDF) ecosystem in the Millstream Creek Watershed. Located in the District of Highlands, this lush and diverse mature forest includes characteristic veteran trees and three different wetland types (sedge marsh, hardhack marsh, and skunk cabbage swamp) found between undulating hummocks topped with rocky outcrops of Garry oak and arbutus. Read more here.

Earsmann Creek Waterfall, Millstream Creek Watershed. Photo: TLC

New technology aims to help keep cetaceans safe in BC waters

The Canadian Coast Guard’s Marine Mammal Desk was launched last autumn. Radar and real-time vessel tracking will be utilized to help ships avoid collision with our endangered southern resident killer whales and other cetaceans. Read the full CBC article here.

MEMBER PROFILE

Spotlight: Two New Members for 2021!

The Friends of French Creek Conservation Society (FFCCS) is a non-profit society dedicated to the conservation and restoration of the French Creek Watershed on Vancouver Island. FFCCS aims to protect and restore the natural environment and ecological health of French Creek, its tributaries and riparian zones by undertaking or funding fish and wildlife habitat restoration projects, acquiring and preserving ecologically important sites, and educating the public about the ecology of the French Creek watershed. Find out more on their website, and at the website of one of their projects, Hamilton Marsh.

The dock at Hamilton Marsh, the largest body of water in the French Creek Watershed.

The Elk Valley Regional Land Trust (EVRLT) was formed in 2019 with the goal of preserving access to the lands of the Elk Valley for recreational and economic benefits for residents and visitors through the conservation of privately owned lands throughout the Elk Valley. Once EVRLT and its partners have successfully secured forest lands in the Elk Valley, equal priority will be given to recreation, sustainable tree harvesting, and restoration on the secured land in accordance with a managed forest plan. Find out more on their website.

FUNDING

Applications for the Nature Trust of British Columbia's 2021 Brink/McLean Grassland Conservation Fund are now open. The application deadline is February 12, 2021. The Fund aims to promote research, habitat restoration and other stewardship activities that will assist in the management of the land, plants and animals of BC’s native grasslands. Find more info and a link to the application form here. See this link for all of NTBC's Scholarship and Funds opportunities.

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation's next grant submission deadline is July 15, 2021. Find more information here.

Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation Enhancement & Restoration offers grants for a variety of conservation projects. Click here for more information and the latest application deadlines.

The Law Foundation of British Columbia 2020 Project Funding is now closed to applications. Visit this link for more information.

Tree Canada offers various grants throughout the year to community groups, schools and individuals to aid their mission to plant and nurture trees in Canadian communities for the benefit of all. Find their list of grants here.

The Victoria Foundation offers yearly Community Grants. The next cycle is expected to open at the end of March 2021. Find out more here.

Vancity Savings Credit Union Community Partnership Program is on hold until further notice. Watch this link for more information.

Ongoing Funding Deadlines

Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund from West Coast Environmental Law. Applications are reviewed once a month. Read more here.

Use Giveffect to create an online fundraising campaign. Visit here.

Honda Canada Foundation funds non-profit charities for operating expenses, research or project costs. Details here.

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