Nearly 20% (19.58%) of the Islands Trust area is protected by public and non-profit organizations. Federal, provincial, and regional governments, Islands Trust Conservancy, and island-based partners are working to permanently protect ecosystems. Islands Trust Conservancy’s protected areas account for 8.51% of the total protected land in the islands. (Data: Mar 2019)
Curious about conservation where you live or explore? The table below provides a quick overview. For details about individual local trust areas, search in the Document Library for each of the island’s conservation profiles using the keyword “island profile” and the name of the local trust area you’re interested in.
| Local Trust Area/Island Municipality | Protected Area hectares (ha) | % of Local Trust Area protected |
|---|---|---|
| Ballenas-Winchelsea Islands | 23.38 | 13.31 |
| Bowen Island | 1072.80 | 21.23 |
| Denman Island | 1241.25 | 24.09 |
| Gabriola Island | 705.78 | 12.13 |
| Galiano Island | 1448.73 | 24.01 |
| Gambier Island | 1605.90 | 16.54 |
| Hornby Island | 690.43 | 23.06 |
| Lasqueti Island | 884.94 | 12.02 |
| Mayne Island | 135.63 | 5.72 |
| North Pender Island | 1028.65 | 19.62 |
| Salt Spring Island | 4492.68 | 22.83 |
| Saturna Island | 1641.40 | 45.97 |
| South Pender Island | 293.89 | 32.16 |
| Thetis Island | 192.45 | 3.96 |
| Total | 15477.13 ha | 19.58 % |