Conservation Action Forums
Identifying shared priority actions to help maintain overall ecological functions by conservation neighbourhood.
Conservation Neighbourhoods
Years ago, we began to conceptualize a new way of thinking about our region. Rather than working with jurisdictional boundaries, we reframed the map and created sub-regions that include social, ecological or conservation-driven criteria.
These sub-regions became known as conservation neighbourhoods, and enabled our partners to view land stewardship collaborations through a new lens.
The Forums
Conservation Action Forums bring partners from a conservation neighbourhood together to learn about their specific landscape and collaboratively develop a set of shared action priorities. In partnership with a local partner, these forums are an opportunity to share insights from leading scientists and other knowledge keepers.
Real Progress
Since 2017 we have facilitated Conservation Action Forums eight conservation neighbourhoods. TBD – wait for updated stats.
Summary Reports
Our forum reports include guiding questions, desired outcomes, values threats, and priority actions for each participating conservation neighbourhood.
Slocan Valley Check-in Meeting
Slocan Valley Check-in Meeting - November 2023
South Selkirks-Lower Columbia
South Selkirks-Lower Columbia, BC - November 2022
South Country
South Country, BC - January 2022
Creston Valley
Creston, BC - January 2020
Elk Valley
Fernie, BC - May 2019
Lower Columbia
Trail, BC - October 2018
Columbia Valley
Invermere, BC - December 2017
Slocan Lake Watershed
Silverton, BC - February 2017
