Purchasing for protection: A perpetual Sophie’s choice for conservationists
When property prices are too high to protect these places via purchase, can we count on public policy tools to safeguard CDF forests from further degradation?
Land protection in some of Canada’s most threatened terrestrial habitats
Raincoast established the Forest Conservation Program (formerly known as the Gulf Islands Forest Project) in 2019 with the intention of exploring pathways to strengthen protection of the rare and threatened habitats characteristic to the Coastal Douglas-fir (CDF) zone, particularly on the Gulf Islands. However, land in this region is disproportionately under private ownership, unlike the…
Protecting threatened forest ecosystems in BC
We are increasing our efforts to heal CDF forests through land-based restoration, community engagement, education, and research, all rooted in our commitment to safeguard forests for the future.
Celebrating the success of the first annual EcoFair
EcoFair provided opportunities for land based education.
My time at Raincoast: A Reflection
Paige Griffin shares her experience interning with Raincoast’s Gulf Islands Forest Project.
Field Notes from S,DÁYES Flycatcher Forest
Field notes from a group of youth learning about restoration and conservation on Pender Island.
Developing a management plan for S,DÁYES Flycatcher Forest
we are seeking public input to inform the management and restoration plan for this property as a first step in developing the stewardship ethos that will govern this forest for generations.
2021: Our impact so far
We are already halfway through the year, and I wanted to share with you some of Raincoast’s achievements thus far. This progress relies on donors like you and the entire team at Raincoast sincerely appreciates your support. Here’s a snapshot of Raincoast’s efforts over the past six months.
How art will help protect S,DÁYES Flycatcher Forest
We are incredibly grateful to every person who transformed this initiative from the hopes of one person into reality, and because we cannot thank each of you individually, we wanted to recognize a few of the artists who have donated their time and talent to the permanent protection of local ecosystems.
You did it: 13 acres in 3 months!
We are excited to announce that together with the Pender Islands Conservancy, we have raised the funds required to purchase and permanently protect S,DÁYES Flycatcher Forest on North Pender Island…
Permanent protection of S,DÁYES Flycatcher Forest now within reach!
In November, when Raincoast teamed up with the Pender Islands Conservancy to purchase 13-acres of Coastal Douglas Fir forest on S,DÁYES, North Pender Island, we were given 6-months to raise the required funds. Now, less than three months later, and thanks to your overwhelming generosity, we are only $4,018 away from reaching our goal…
Volunteering with the Big Tree Registry
Taeven Lopatecki volunteering with the Big Tree Registry is a way of quantifiably supporting conservation and awareness for this Island and this coast that she calls home. Raincoast’s scope of work, stretching from coastal landscapes to the waters of the Salish Sea and beyond, satisfies her interest in conservation topics.