Stewardship Resources
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Ministry of Forests
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This field guide, written by Mike Ryan, Dennis Lloyd, and Kristi Iverson, explores site classification and identification of ecosystems in the southern Thompson-Okanagan region following the Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification system.
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FishFor Contracting Ltd.
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This short document has been prepared to assist you in understanding what you need to know prior to working in and around fish habitat. It is not intended to replace your understanding of legal or contractual obligations.
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Watersheds BC
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A handbook designed to support community leaders and volunteers who want to engage in water stewardship and conservation projects in British Columbia, Canada. The handbook provides guidance on project planning, fundraising, community engagement, and communication strategies, as well as case studies and best practices. It is a useful resource for professionals involved in water resource management and conservation.
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Land Trust Alliance of British Columbia
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Formerly known as Greening Your Title, the BC Conservation Covenant Handbook was updated in partnership by the Land Trust Alliance of BC and West Coast Environmental Law. This handbook outlines the best practices of “conservation covenants” for protecting private land ecologically. Conservation covenant details such as drafting, negotiating, modification and seeking professional advice are also included in this handbook.
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Thompson-Nicola Conservation Collaborative
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This riparian best management and grazing management resource tailored to the Thompson-Nicola to support management and enhance stewardship of conservation values in the region. This resource is specifically for agricultural producers of livestock and local producers were engaged in the process.
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Grasslands Conservation Council of BC
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An e-guide designed to provide guidance to off-road vehicle (ORV) users on responsible and sustainable practices while using grasslands in British Columbia, Canada. The guide highlights the environmental impact of ORV use and provides tips on trail etiquette, minimizing ecological disturbance, and complying with regulatory requirements. It is a useful resource for professionals involved in grassland conservation and management.
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Thompson-Nicola Conservation Collaborative
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This riparian best management resource is specifically for hobby farmers and owner/operators of small acreages. It is tailored to the Thompson-Nicola to support management and enhance stewardship of conservation values in the region and local producers were engaged in the process.
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Elk River Alliance
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Information on community-based water monitoring programs in the Elk River watershed in British Columbia, Canada. It outlines the objectives, methods, and data management protocols of the programs, as well as the training and equipment provided to volunteers. The webpage is useful for professionals interested in community engagement in water resource management.
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Province of British Columbia
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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.
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Yellowstone to Yukon
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What does land-based reconciliation look like in our region, and how do we get there, together? In late 2020 Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative hosted an online workshop series to learn and discuss how Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and organizations can work together to create and sustain prosperous communities and healthy landscapes in the British Columbia’s Kootenay-Columbia.
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BC Cattlemen’s Association
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The Farmland-Riparian Interface Stewardship Program (FRISP) was designed to assist agricultural producers in their efforts to protect and enhance water quality, riparian vegetation, and fish habitat. The BC Cattlemen’s Association (BCCA), manages and delivers the program through a directed common goal approach to address watershed resource concerns, encouraging sustainable land management practices in support of the agricultural sector.
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Invasive Species Council of BC
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A field guide to the identification and management of invasive plant species in British Columbia, Canada. The guide provides descriptions and photographs of over 150 invasive species, as well as information on their distribution, habitat, and ecological impacts. The guide is useful for professionals involved in invasive species management and conservation.
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Stewardship Centre of BC
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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.
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Stewardship Centre for British Columbia
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What’s the connection between declining bird populations and outdoor cats? Roaming domestic and feral cats are the number one human-related source of bird deaths in Canada. Read more about how to improve cat welfare and protect wildlife from the impacts of roaming cats with the Stewardship Centre for British Columbia.
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iNaturalist
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iNaturalist is an online social network of people sharing biodiversity information to help each other learn about nature. The smartphone app is free and can be used to get help in identifying the plants and animals you see outdoors. All observations are shared with a database that scientists use to help monitor and protect biodiversity.
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Yellowstone to Yukon
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Do you want to learn the best ways to live harmoniously with wildlife in your community? Living With Wildlife is an educational film produced by Alberta’s Bow Valley about people’s adaption to co-habiting with Grizzly bears and elk in their communities. It’s just one of the online educational materials offered by Yellowstone to Yukon.
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Outdoor Recreation Council of BC
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The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC has created a new Stewardship Inspiration Guide that aims to empower outdoor recreation groups and residents to become stewards of the places they love to explore through tangible ideas, inspiration and resources.
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Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners
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Creating by the Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners, this pamphlet highlights ground cover, shrub, and perennial native plants that can be planted in Southern Interior BC.
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Stewardship Center for BC
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This Stewardship Practices guide for species at risk and other wildlife affected by climbing activities presents options and examples of good stewardship practices to reduce impacts to these species. The guide describes different activities people can undertake to help conserve wildlife and their habitat and also provides links to resources to take action.
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Land Stewardship Centre
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This guide is designed for small acreage owners who wish to learn about the sustainable management of their land. The guide offers practical information on topics such as soil health, weed control, water management, and wildlife habitat enhancement, among others, to help landowners achieve their conservation goals.
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Thompson-Nicola Conservation Collaborative
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Healthy waterfronts provide clean water and air, protect properties, and provide many more benefits to nature and humans. This resource provides practical ways landowners and land managers can protect shore zones and increase the benefits they provide.
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Grassland Conservation Council
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This webinar explores the challenges cattle ranchers face when it comes to meeting the needs of a growing population in an environmentally sustainable manner while also contributing to biodiversity conservation on grassland range. Dr. Dana Reiter talks about the incentive programs have been developed to encourage voluntary stewardship of endangered species on privately owned and managed lands.
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Grassland Conservation Council
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Highlighting their successful education model and how grasslands can be used as a teacher to spark passion for the environment, this webinar explains how the Allan Brooks Nature Centre is committed to promoting the enjoyment of nature and increasing awareness of habitat conservation through environmental education.
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Grassland Conservation Council
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Evidence suggests that management-intensive grazing management practices can increase forage productivity, increase plant diversity and enhance soil carbon. This presentation presents studies that test management-intensive grazing, soil carbon sequestration, and pasture improvement.
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Grassland Conservation Council
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Eva Hartmann, BSc, RVT and Founder of Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society explores a local rehabilitation facility in-the-making. The webinar uses examples of other already licensed rehabilitation centres to explain the basics: what modern wildlife rehabilitation is all about, the need for a wildlife care facility in the Okanagan, and the efforts of building such a facility locally.
