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rograms undertaken by Islands Trust address priorities in the Trust Area. The Island Trust mandate states that the Islands Trust is to preserve and protect in cooperation with others. Our programs address a wide range of issues and opportunities.

Advocacy

Protecting the fragile ecosystems of the Islands Trust Area requires the cooperation of others.

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Application Sponsorship

The Executive Committee can sponsor fees for applications that benefit the community at large.

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Climate Change

In March 2019, the Islands Trust Council declared a climate change emergency, committing to take urgent and fair climate action.

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Ecosystem Inventories

By carefully mapping the ecosystems and plant communities throughout the islands, we can determine where rare ecosystems are present and which areas are most threatened by development.

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Forest Protection

Forests are vitally important to the health and well-being of the Islands Trust Area. We work to ensure preservation and protection for generations to come.

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Freshwater Sustainability

Freshwater sustainability is a shared responsibility. Watershed ecosystems and island communities rely on unique freshwater networks.

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Heritage Preservation

Heritage and cultural heritage is a value that is important to First Nations, islanders, and all British Columbians.

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History and Heritage Grants in Aid

Established to fund initiatives that contribute to the conservation of the Islands Trust Area’s history and heritage.

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Housing Affordability

Strengthening housing affordability is an Islands Trust Council priority and important to maintaining sustainable communities.

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Islands 2050

Our public engagement process will help the Trust plan for upcoming challenges and opportunities over the next 30 years.

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Marine Shorelines

Islands Trust recognizes the need for everyone to work together top protect the areas where land and ocean connect – the shorelines.

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NAPTEP

The Natural Areas Protection Tax Exemption Program (NAPTEP) is a financial incentive to help landowners' choose land protection over development through the use of conservation covenants.

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Stewardship Awards

The Community Stewardship Awards honour individual people, organizations, and/or groups that help further the Islands Trust mandate.

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Stewardship Education

Our education programs help the public preserve and protect the Islands Trust Area.

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Support for Coordination Groups

In 2020, the Islands Trust Council established a secretariat service to support coordination groups in the Islands Trust Area.

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Trend Monitoring

Statistics and trends about Trust Area people, ecosystems, and communities.

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About Islands Trust

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