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VANCOUVER The BC Parks Foundation says a private donation has allowed the purchase of threatened Coastal Douglas fir ecosystems in the Strait of Georgia.
The area includes all of Saturnina Island and about a half-square-kilometre waterfront parcel on Lasqueti Island.
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The foundation says in a news release that the fragile islands are all part of the Coastal Douglas fir ecosystem.
It says most of these ecosystems are at risk, as are the species that live there.
“We are thrilled that the Wilson family is participating in our fast-growing movement to keep Canada’s Pacific coast beautiful,” said Andrew Day, chief executive of the B.C. Parks Foundation. “We are grateful for the Wilson 5 Foundation’s gift as we work with Indigenous groups, governments, Canadians, and friends around the world to protect threatened and fragile places in B.C.” Day said people recognize the urgent need to take action on climate change and species loss, which is part of what drives the B.C. Parks Foundation. In a statement, Chip Wilson said it’s important to look far into the future and to take action now. “We feel strongly that this gift to the B.C. Parks Foundation and the people of B.C. will ensure an everlasting opportunity for the next generation and generations to come to enjoy the beauty of these places.”
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Private donation helps protect threatened British Columbia island
Saturnina Island, B.C., is seen in a Tuesday, June 29, 2021, handout photo. The BC Parks Foundation says a private donation from the Wilson 5 Foundation - Chip and Shannon Wilson s family foundation - has allowed the purchase of threatened Coastal Douglas fir ecosystems in the Strait of Georgia. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-BC Parks, Martin Michael, MANDATORY CREDIT June 29, 2021 - 4:13 PM
VANCOUVER - The BC Parks Foundation says a private donation has allowed the purchase of threatened Coastal Douglas fir ecosystems in the Strait of Georgia.
The area includes all of Saturnina Island and about a half-square-kilometre waterfront parcel on Lasqueti Island.
$4M donation helps protect threatened B.C. island
The B.C. Parks Foundation says a private donation has allowed the purchase of threatened Coastal Douglas fir ecosystems in the Strait of Georgia, including Saturnina Island.
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Posted: Jun 29, 2021 8:26 PM PT | Last Updated: June 30
Saturnina, West Ballenas and Lasqueti islands are located off the east coast of Vancouver Island in the Salish Sea.(The Canadian Press)