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Biodiversity in BC Darkwoods - Thinking Big Defending Conservation Covenants Issue 18 Spring 2009, The Land Trust Alliance of British Columbia In this Issue: Biodiversity in BC Darkwoods - Thinking Big Defending Conservation Covenants Spreading the news about conserving BC’s natural and cultural diversity ... The Kingfisher - Volume 18, Spring 2009 Message from the Editor - Sheila Harrington Published by: LTA The Land Trust Alliance of Reviewing the conservation projects profiled in this issue, we can all British Columbia. be proud of these recent successes. People are shifting their values about the importance of protecting nature. As the impacts of climate We are dedicated to the stewardship and change and the economic downshift occur simultaneously, we may be conservation of BC’s natural and cultural heritage. heading toward an Ecosystem Millennium—in which global efforts We provide education, research, communication to conserve nature and biodiversity are equal to the efforts we took and financial services which support land trusts, to turn the tide during the Second World War. There is no question conservancies and others. that conservation of nature will take front stage. It’s only a question of how soon we will integrate our economic and social infrastructure Published in August and January, deadlines for ads with their true source-natural ecosystems. and articles are July 15th and Dec 15th. Articles are provided by the authors; reproduction should In addition to ordinary and extraordinary people like Moralea Milne, be requested through the publisher. a landowner described in this edition who protected her own property Council 2008-9 in Metchosin, it will take people in many other professions working Bill Wagner, Co-Chair together to increase these natural legacies, so we leave current and Dr. Katherine Dunster, Co Chair future generations the healthy communities that will sustain us all. Kate Emmings, Treasurer As demonstrated by the “Valhalla Mile” campaign, the provincial Bill Turner government is a key partner in protecting these areas for people and Kathleen Sheppard nature. Municipalities also have significant opportunities to protect Hugh Westheuser natural areas, through green zoning and bylaws, in addition to work- Bryn White ing with land trusts, they can introduce a conservation tax, which Linda Gilkeson has been hugely successful in the US in helping raise funds to protect Helen O’Brian and manage parks and green corridors and trails. In BC the Islands Trust, Capital Regional District, and now the East Kootenay Regional Staff: District have added a conservation tax to their tool kits. Hans Peter Sheila Harrington, Executive Director Meyer explains in this issue that as development slows down, there Jackie Ballerone, Office Administrator are opportunities to work with local municipalities to link conserva- tion goals with local knowledge into larger Biodiversity, Regional or Contractors: Community Plans. We encourage readers to join us at the BC Land Michael Dunn: Government Outreach 2008 Summit in May, to meet with other land use professionals including Ryan Durand: Website realtors, planners, agrologists, landscape architects, and other profes- Jeff Skillen: Protected Lands Catalogue sional advisors and government agencies, who will present innovative Briony Penn: Climate & Conservation ideas, network together and share case studies on “Building a Better Nora Layard: Professional Outreach Future —Adapting to Change.” Marion H. Markus: bookkeeping 2008 Additional Contractors on Valuation The two articles in this issue on covenant defence provide a clear con- Dirk Brinkman and Associates text for maintaining one of our best tools—conservation covenants. Richard J. Hebda, We’ve also included a couple of articles on conservation challenges— Cover Photo: priority areas we need to protect in BC. As a special insert within this Tim Ennis: Cultus Stream - Darkwoods issue, we are pleased to include a summary of Biodiversity BC’s Taking Nature’s Pulse—detailing the scientific status of BC’s globally signifi- LTA The Land Trust Alliance of British Columbia cant special places listing the species and ecosystems we need to con- 204-338 Lower Ganges Road serve. Our member update section contains news about our on-line Salt Spring Island, BC collection of Best Practices and Template documents, a compilation V8K 2V3 - 250-538-0112 of hundreds of resources, to meet the Canadian Land Trust Standards www.landtrustalliance.bc.ca & Practices, in addition to other upcoming workshops and important Charity No. 872062468RR0001 resources—to help sustain us as we work within our communities to steward, restore, manage and protect BC’s tremendous diversity. Printed on FSC certified 100% PCW paper The LTABC invites you to join our membership, our council, your local land trust and our wider community in protecting places—for People, for Wildlife—for the Future. Volume 18, Spring 2009 Published by The Land Trust Alliance of British Columbia Table of Contents Page No. Current Campaigns Saving the West Kootenay’s Valhalla Mile 2 Conservation Successes Darkwoods - Thinking Big 4 Frolek Ranch, Protection of Ranch & Grasslands 7 Gabriola Celebrates Elder Cedar Nature Reserve 8 Salt Spring Island Receives New Ecological Reserve 9 Covenanted Camas Hill, A Very Special Place 9 The Creation of Tofino’s Monk’s Point Park 10 Land Trust Campaigns 15% of Islands Trust Area Now Protected 11 World Famous BC Binning House - A Cultural Icon 12 Report from the Central Okanagan Land Trust 16 Conservation Challenges The Heart of the Fraser 14 The Flathead River 15 Land Trust Campaigns Fraser Valley Conservancy’s Wildlife Reports - with Local Governments 17 Property Tax Exemption Program - Three New Regional Districts 18 Trees In Trust: A unique approach to Forest Conservation 18 Fraser Salmon and Sustainability 19 South Okanagan-Similkameen Partners launch Biodiversity Conservation Strategy 20 Biodiversity BC - Special Insert on Conserving the Variety of Life 21 The BC Land Summit - Overview of Event 29 Communities In Transition When Things Slow Down: Conversations about the Futures of our Communities 30 Conversations about Land Use Practices: Conversations with Land Use Practitioners 33 Special Features Land Conservation Law - U.S. Easement Defense 34 Variations on a Theme - Covenant Enforcement in BC 36 Book and Film Review Otherwise, Farley Mowatt 39 Various Environmental Films 39 Land Trust Alliance of BC Updates 40 News, Government & Tax Updates, Resources, Events and Workshops, Funding Deadlines 44 The Kingfisher is supported by The Kingfisher Volume 18, Spring 2009 Page 1 Urgent Conservation Campaigns Saving the West Kootenay’s “Valhalla Mile” for nature -- and nature lovers - by Lorna Visser The campaign for the Valhalla Mile is being spearheaded by Lorna Visser and her husband, biologist Wayne McCrory, internationally respected expert on bear conservation. He was instrumental in the creation of Valhalla Provincial Park, along with his sister, Colleen McCrory, who passed away in the summer of 2007. With help from TLC and BC Parks, The Valhalla Foundation is working to honour her memory by securing this piece of property for perpetuity. olleen was one of a team of people instrumental in multi-day canoeing, camping and hiking trip, and every sum- having Valhalla Provincial Park created more than 25 mer locals and visitors alike come to this very special place for years ago, and one of her dreams was to see this piece that purpose. ofC private land, an in-holding within the park boundaries, added to it. The New Denver-based Valhalla Foundation, working in part- nership with The Land Conservancy of BC (TLC), is spear- Slocan Lake and Valhalla Provincial Park are jewels of the heading a campaign to raise $1.5 million to purchase this very West Kootenays. But this key part of the Slocan Lake shore- ecologically significant piece of land, key to the wild Slocan line, a section we dubbed the “Valhalla Mile,” comprised of a Lake shoreline. Once secured, it will be turned over to BC 155-acre parcel of private land within Valhalla Park, is under Parks and managed as part of Valhalla Provincial Park. Our threat. Visitors and locals alike are being asked to help pur- goal is to keep the Valhalla Mile wild, and make it publicly chase the area, and secure it for conservation. owned, so that everyone can enjoy it, forever. Slocan Lake is a popular canoeing and kayaking destination “The Valhalla Mile,” is a private in-holding within the provin- because of its untouched, pristine shoreline along one side, cial park. Locals fear that the current owner will sell it to a one of the last lakes in southern BC that has 36 kilometres of developer (for example, for a luxury hotel or to be subdivided uninterrupted, undeveloped water’s edge. It is perfect for a into private lots bordered with “keep out” signs). Page 2 Volume 18, Spring 2009 The Kingfisher You Can Help Conserve These Sites The property was nicknamed “The Valhalla Mile” because the 155-acre parcel includes slightly more than a mile of undeveloped shoreline along Slocan Lake. In addition to its recreational value for people, the Valhalla Mile is a key movement corridor for wildlife with important habitat for grizzly bear, black bear, cougar and other cats (bobcat, lynx etc.) river otter, wolverine, deer, elk, coyote, mink, marten, ermine, shore birds, migratory birds, and eagles. As a biologist, Wayne explains that this site is the heart, important to the ecosystem continuity of all of the 50,000- hectare (122,600 acre) park. “Grizzly bears come down to the rocky bluffs to feed on glacier lily corms in the spring, wolverine and cougar hunt on the property, and other at- risk species such as the Great Blue Heron and Townsend’s Big-Eared Bat are likely present, given the types of habitat there.” The Valhalla Mile is located on the west shore of Slocan Lake, directly across from Enterprise Creek, in the middle of Valhalla Park. It is a key stop-over point for kayakers and canoeists, and its sandy beaches and rocky outcrops provide secluded spots for picnickers, campers and swimmers.
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