S’ul-hween X’pey/ Elder Cedar Nature Reserve Management Plan Questionnaire |
ECNR Questionnaire Open until March 15, 2021
Islands Trust Conservancy acknowledges and respects that Gabriola Island is within the territory of the Coast Salish Peoples including Cowichan Tribes, Halalt First Nation, Lyackson First Nation, Penelakut Tribe, SEMYOME (Semiahmoo) First Nation, Snuneymuxw First Nation, Stz'uminus (Chemainus) First Nation, Ts'uubaa-asatx (Lake Cowichan) First Nation.
The S’ul-hween X’pey/ Elder Cedar Nature Reserve is a 65 hectare protected area which holds some of the last remaining mature forest on Gabriola Island. Rocky outcrops, several interconnecting streams and wetland complexes travel through the property. The diversity of landscapes provide habitat to a wide array of species, including those provincially designated as a 'species at risk'. Of the provincially designated species that have potential habitat on the property, presence of the following have been confirmed through previous surveys: the Red-legged Frog, Western Screech-Owl, Band-Tailed Pigeon and Townsend's Big-eared Bat.
The Islands Trust Conservancy’s primary goal is to protect and nurture the sensitive ecosystems and natural values on this land. The information and actions required to achieve this goal and guide the management of the property are set out in a management plan that is updated every 10 years. We welcome community input and ask you to share your thoughts on the protection and long-term management of the S’ul-hween X’pey/ Elder Cedar Nature Reserve.
The S’ul-hween X’pey/ Elder Cedar Nature Reserve is a 65 hectare protected area which holds some of the last remaining mature forest on Gabriola Island. Rocky outcrops, several interconnecting streams and wetland complexes travel through the property. The diversity of landscapes provide habitat to a wide array of species, including those provincially designated as a 'species at risk'. Of the provincially designated species that have potential habitat on the property, presence of the following have been confirmed through previous surveys: the Red-legged Frog, Western Screech-Owl, Band-Tailed Pigeon and Townsend's Big-eared Bat.
The Islands Trust Conservancy’s primary goal is to protect and nurture the sensitive ecosystems and natural values on this land. The information and actions required to achieve this goal and guide the management of the property are set out in a management plan that is updated every 10 years. We welcome community input and ask you to share your thoughts on the protection and long-term management of the S’ul-hween X’pey/ Elder Cedar Nature Reserve.