The following information provides regional context on the Trust Area of BC, including statistics on biodiversity, land management, population growth, demographics and more. See how all have a part to play in protecting these fragile islands in the Salish Sea for future generations!
Species and Ecosystems
The Douglas-Fir ecosystems of the Islands Trust Area are globally rare, with the highest density of species of concern in any of the biogeoclimatic zones in British Columbia.
In the Region
- 100+ federally listed species at risk
- 300+ provincially listed species at risk
- At-risk species have a better chance of survival if their ecosystems are intact and connected
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