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Coastal Douglas‑fir Forest Stewardship in the Salish Sea Region

In this insightful presentation, Transition Salt Spring explores best practices for caring for Coastal Douglas‑fir forests — one of our region’s most precious and vulnerable ecosystems. Learn how ecological stewardship can reduce fire risk, support biodiversity, and protect our watershed. What You’ll Learn: Related Resources:
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Conservation and Resilience in the Gulf Islands: Freshwater Availability

In the face of intensifying drought and declining summer rainfall, how can Gulf Island communities ensure a sustainable freshwater future? This expert-led panel explores scientific research, policy tools, and local solutions to safeguard water in the Coastal Douglas-fir region — one of Canada’s most endangered ecosystems. Learn how climate change is affecting groundwater, what alternatives…
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Green & Blue Carbon Stewardship Workshop Series

This in-depth video series explores how communities in the Salish Sea and beyond can lead carbon stewardship efforts that are collaborative, Indigenous-led, and rooted in ecological regeneration. Whether you’re a carbon project beginner or policy wonk, these episodes provide insight, tools, and real-world examples of nature-based climate solutions. Host: Transition Salt Spring & Raincoast Conservation…
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Using Nature's Way to Fight the Climate Crisis
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Using Nature’s Ways to Fight the Climate Crisis

In this insightful presentation, one of Canada’s leading biodiversity experts, Dr. Risa Smith, unpacks what it really means to use “nature-based solutions” to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises. Presenter: Dr. Risa SmithHost: David DenningDuration: 1 hour 5 minutesWatch the Webinar As Chair of the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (Climate Change Specialist Group),…
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Carbon Stewards – Resources and Links

Here is a list of resources and links from our panelists and participants from the Green and Blue Carbon Stewardship Workshop on March 17th 2021. More to come- please check back! Coastal Douglas Fir forest stewardship guidelines to reduce risk: Versus: From the Climate Action Plan: CAP-2.0-HERES-WHAT-YOU-CAN-DO-PRINTABLE (Good quality printout available at link) ____________________________________________________________________________ CDF_Infographic_Series_Carbon_2021_03_15_FINAL…
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