GOERT: Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team

Retreat Island is a small island in Retreat Cove, Galiano Island. A portion of the island with Garry oak bluffs and meadows was donated to the Galiano Conservancy, and is further protected by a covenant held by the Garry Oak Meadow Preservation Society (GOMPS) and Islands Trust Fund. Removal of broom and other invasive species is performed at this site.

Invasive species removal (broom and rose campion) is performed on this 7 hectare site with Garry oak habitat.

The Galiano Conservancy and volunteers perform broom removal at this site.

This site features some Garry oak habitat. In summer 2006, a fire that started on a neighbouring property swept through 24 hectares that had been heavily logged. There is an opportunity to observe natural regeneration at this research site. No replanting is planned, except for some native grasses that have been planted to impede erosion. Partners include the Galiano Conservancy and Habitat Acquisition Trust (HAT).

Restoration at this site includes broom removal.

Invasive species removal (broom and rose campion) is performed on this 7 hectare site with Garry oak habitat.