NEWS RELEASE NEW CONSERVATION COVENANT PROTECTS ECOLOGICALLY DIVERSE HABITAT AND CONTRIBUTES TO PROTECTED LANDSCAPE NETWORK ON SOUTHERN CORTES ISLAND Land holders voluntarily protect 16.49 acres of habitat with land trust in perpetuity FOR RELEASE: October 4, 2021 Cortes Island, B.C. – The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC) is pleased to announce the creation of [...]
NEWS RELEASE CONSERVATION COVENANT UPHELD BY SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Land trust fights to uphold conservation covenant that protects urban habitat for wildlife FOR RELEASE: August 31, 2021 Victoria, BC – The protection of 2-acres of bird and wildlife sanctuary in Coquitlam was upheld by the Supreme Court of British Columbia this summer after [...]
TLC’s visit to our Second Lake property last week focused on building a current baseline for the area. Second Lake is located in the Coastal Douglas Fir biogeoclimatic zone, with three broad habitats; Douglas fir / arbutus, the lake, and the wetlands that surround it. This property is part of a large greenbelt consisting of [...]
Last week, TLC visited the Ruby Alton Nature Reserve on Salt Spring Island. This conservation covenant is jointly held by TLC and Salt Spring Island Conservancy and is located near the head of Fulford Harbour. It contains a beautiful stretch of rocky beach, and much of the property is covered in mature second growth forest [...]
Last week, TLC visited the Langvista covenant. While the surrounding area has undergone development, the Langvista development owner chose to keep this natural space for protection and enjoyment 🌳 The covenanted area consists of Garry oak, arbutus and mature Douglas fir trees. Garry oak ecosystems are one of the most endangered ecosystems in Canada, making [...]
Today is World Orca Day! Did you know that there are three different eco-types of orca that exist off the coast of British Columbia, known as offshores, transients and residents? The Resident killer whales are divided into north and south populations and are known to be particularly vocal while travelling in tight-knit pods. Unlike other [...]
Hello everyone! My name is Kayla Jones, and I am the new Communications Intern here at TLC! My educational background is in Geography, and I am passionate about environmental stewardship and exploring wild spaces. I will be working with TLC for 8 weeks as part of the government-funded Canada Summer Jobs Program. I am so [...]
NEWS RELEASE TLC TO TRANSFER SISȻENEM (HALIBUT ISLAND) TO W̱SÁNEĆ LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Charity raises more than $1.55M to purchase and protect the ecological and cultural gem FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 26, 2021 Victoria, BC – The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC) and the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council are pleased to announce a landmark partnership [...]
In the fall 2020 edition of TLC's LANDmark newsletter you'll read about TLC's latest project in the District of Highlands, the 20th anniversary of Abkhazi Garden, our new office and logo, and more! View current and previous editions of the LANDmark on TLC’s website at http://conservancy.bc.ca/about/landmark/.
Dear Friends of Conservation, I hope you and your family are staying healthy and safe during this difficult time. In light of COVID-19 concerns, I am writing to you from home as TLC staff are erring on the side of caution and working remotely. While we are a strong little team, we are conscious of [...]