The Town of Gibsons has released its first-ever Urban Forest Plan to protect and expand the tree canopy within the Town. It is currently collecting public feedback through a community survey until March 18. This is your chance to … Read More “Help Shape Gibsons’ Urban Forest Plan”
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For too long, a common misconception has restricted local government’s ability to protect the environment and manage responsible development. Many elected officials on the Sunshine Coast—and throughout British Columbia—believe that regional districts have limited control over significant land use … Read More “Strengthening Local Authority: How the Sunshine Coast Can Take Charge of Land Use Decisions”
Are you a West Howe Sound resident passionate about protecting our region’s natural beauty and biodiversity? Join us for an important West Howe Sound Community Association (WHSCA) Meeting on Thursday, February 13th, from 7:00 to 8:15 PM at Eric Cardinall … Read More “Let’s Talk Green Bylaws in Átl’ḵa7tsem West Howe Sound!”
Let’s Talk Green Bylaws in Átl’ḵa7tsem West Howe Sound! Read More
The District of Sechelt is embarking on a much-needed update to its Official Community Plan (OCP), a guiding document that will shape land use and development for years to come. This OCP renewal is an exciting opportunity for residents to … Read More “The Future of Sechelt: Your Opportunity to Shape the OCP”
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Celebrating protection of Sandy Beach Nature Reserve on Lheḵ’tines/ ́ Keats Island Read More
After more than 35 years of community, non-profit, and local government effort, 16.6 acres of rare and sensitive forests on “Gospel Rock” are now permanently protected.
The Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA), The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC), Greenlane … Read More “Rare Forest at Gospel Rock Protected with New Conservation Convenant”
Rare Forest at Gospel Rock Protected with New Conservation Convenant Read More
The area within the Gospel Rock Neighborhood Plan (GRNP) is one of the most spectacularly beautiful and ecologically sensitive places on the entire Sunshine Coast, and the last stretch of natural waterfront within the … Read More “History of Advocacy for Gospel Rock”
History of Advocacy for Gospel Rock Read More
On June 18, 2010, SCCA Executive Director Dan Bouman emailed a list of questions to the Conservation Data Center. His email is here.
From: Daniel Bouman
To: Carmen Cadrin
Just further to … Read More “Conservation Values at Gospel Rock”
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On December 31st, 2020 the SCCA was informed by citizens of Gibsons that trees had been cut down in the sensitive forest area on Gospel Rock, Block 7.
We walked the property on January 2nd and 3rd, 2021 and documented … Read More “Unsanctioned Logging at Gospel Rock”
Unsanctioned Logging at Gospel Rock Read More
Dear Friends,
On December 31st, 2020 the SCCA was informed by citizens of Gibsons that trees had been cut down in the sensitive forest area on Gospel Rock, Block 7.
We walked the property on January 2nd and 3rd, 2021 … Read More “January 2021 Gospel Rock Update”
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