Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team (GOERT)

Salt Spring Island Conservancy Land Stewardship Program

The program educates Salt Spring Islanders about land stewardship and assists interested property owners in identifying, sustaining, and enhancing natural habitats on their property through public education, individual site visits, written recommendations and eventually land protection mechanisms such as covenants. The program will target properties that contain Garry oak associated ecosystems and species at risk. Partners include the Land Trust Alliance of BC, the SSI Water Preservation Society, the Salt Spring Parks Arts and Recreation Commission, the Islands Trust Fund, the Island Stream & Salmon Enhancement Society.