Local Government Resources
Organization
Land Trust Alliance of British Columbia
Description
This report outlines conservation options for municipalities in each Canadian province as well as municipality conservation case studies. By outlining the different mechanisms by province, this handbook contains important details and examples to consider for conservation best practices.
Organization
Province of British Columbia
Description
This document has been prepared for use by local governments, the development community, landowners and environmental organizations as a comprehensive guide to maintaining environmental values during the development of urban and rural lands.
Organization
Stewardship Centre of BC
Description
The 2021 version of the Green Bylaws Toolkit for Protecting and Enhancing the Natural Environment and Green Infrastructure brings together new legislation, guidelines, best practices and bylaws that can help communities contribute to this rapid evolution towards sustainable land development in BC.
Organization
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
Description
As the climate changes, isolated protected areas will not be able to provide for species’ without ecological connectivity. This paper explores the importance of legal frameworks, policy, cross-sectoral coordination, and collaborative networks in order to maintain ecological connectivity.
Organization
Yellowstone to Yukon
Description
This resource produced by Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative highlights the economic, socio-cultural, and ecological benefits of IPCAs by providing key points and case studies as examples.
