British Columbia
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The Nature Conservancy of Canada's (NCC's) first project in British Columbia was to help with the acquisition of Mud Bay in 1974 — a vibrant intertidal property in Vancouver's Boundary Bay. Since then, we have completed more than 100 projects that protect more than 820,000 hectares (2,000,000 acres) of the province's most ecologically significant land and water. Today, the BC Region continues to work with our partners to protect and steward British Columbia's natural heritage. This work is focussed in 11 priority natural areas across the province.
Stories from the Field
Wood duck at Chase Woods Nature Preserve (Photo by Ren Ferguson)
Build it and they will come
Following successful wetland restoration at the Chase Woods Natural Preserve, a local avian survey specialist reports an overall increase in the number and diversity of birds in the area. Continue Reading »
Prescribed burn at Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve (Photo by Pete Laing)
How to burn a meadow
After six years of waiting, the right combination of weather, people and planning finally allowed us to set the Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve on fire. Continue Reading »
From Our Blog
A male western bluebird perches on a fence in southern British Columbia. Note the coloured leg bands, which allow observers to identify the bird. (Photo by Catherine Dale)
Bluebirds of frustration and happiness
February 22, 2021
I have a complicated relationship with western bluebirds. I know that sounds strange, because who doesn’t like bluebirds? Their vivid plumage and soft calls are acclaimed as harbingers of spring and symbols of happiness. As Henry David... Continue Reading »
Featured Projects
Roland Meyers admires the large trees of Darkwoods (Photo by Bruce Kirkby)
Find out about our conservation projects, research activities, land management priorities and more. Read more »
Our Work
Tatlayoko Lake (Photo by Steve Ogle)
Learn about where and how we are focussing our conservation efforts in British Columbia.
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Faces of NCC
Michelle Dano, stewardship coordinator, southern interior, conservation (Photo by NCC)
Meet some of the staff, volunteers and supporters who make our work possible. Read more »
News Releases
Sandhill cranes (Photo by Steve Ogle)
Read the latest NCC news in British Columbia.
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