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A Land Trust is a non-profit charitable society dedicated to conservation and protection of our natural heritage in a defined geographical area. The Galiano Conservancy Association was founded in 1989 as one of British Columbia's first community-based land trusts. Now it is one of the most successful, with island-wide accomplishments. See map of PROTECTED AREAS: Galiano Island.

A land trust may seek opportunities to purchase property to protect ecosystems that are critical to the health and survival of animals, plants and humans, as well as areas of cultural or historical significance. Learn more about the Conservancy's remarkable record of land acquisitions.

Mt. Sutil
Landowners may decide to work with a Land Trust to offer permanent protection for the ecological, agricultural, scenic, historic or recreational qualities of their land from the possibility of inappropriate future development. Learn more about the conservation covenants that Conservancy holds for private landowners.

Land trusts can reinforce both social and ecological values by drawing on local knowledge as well as scientific evaluation. Early community involvement can build an enduring commitment to stewardship. Take a look at how the Galiano Conservancy creates conservation strategies on very diverse protected areas through detailed management plans.

Shaw's Bog Ecological Reserve
Cooperative personal relationships are the foundation of land trust success in meeting shared conservation goals. The Galiano Conservancy is always interested in innovative solutions to protect the island environment and a landowner's interests. To add safeguards to your precious part of the island, to learn more about ecological stewardship, to explore tax advantages of donating property or financial assets, and to discover the benefits of securing a conservation covenant, please contact us for more information.


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