Betty Worthy
CCLT Member & Conservation Springboard Volunteer · Conservation cemetery advocate
Siddoo Park, Koksilah — Photo: S. Cottell
Are you a land title holder who has considered protecting land that serves as a wildlife corridor, or a buffer area beside an existing park, or perhaps has potential as a conservation cemetery? Maybe you hope to conserve all or part of your land for another ecological purpose? You are not alone.
The Cowichan Community Land Trust (CCLT) is celebrating over 30 years supporting voluntary conservation in the region. We are excited to introduce you to a new initiative of the CCLT: The Ecological Conservation Springboard.
“Do you want to protect some land? We do too.”
What Is the Ecological Conservation Springboard?
This initiative draws on years of the CCLT’s work to preserve and safeguard local land and waterways. The sub-committee guiding this initiative is actively developing criteria and assistance for private or corporate land title holders who wish to protect land of ecological importance — and explore potential tax benefits such as the Ecological Gifts program.
The CCLT’s Conservation Springboard is dedicated to helping you fulfill your important dream. We invite you to start a conversation and let’s see what we can protect together. All communications will be kept in strict confidence.
You can also donate directly to the Conservation Springboard fund to help support private land conservation efforts in the community.
Website: www.cowichanlandtrust.ca
March is a great time to observe what is coming alive in your surroundings! Spend some time outdoors each day, using your full senses to see, hear, touch, and smell all the diverse plant and animal beings around us. Some native species you could encounter include the beautiful Red-flowering Currant starting to bud, Mason bees emerging from winter cocoons, Pacific Tree Frogs starting their evening chorus, and much, much more!
How You Can Support the CCLT
The Cowichan Community Land Trust depends on the support of the community it serves. Whether you are a land title holder considering conservation, a community member who cares about local ecosystems, or someone who simply wants to leave a legacy for future generations, there are many ways to get involved:
- Become a member of the CCLT
- Volunteer your time and skills
- Make a donation to the Conservation Springboard fund
- Spread the word to fellow land title holders in the Cowichan region
Creating conservation covenants to protect land can be quite a process — and the CCLT is here to help you every step of the way.