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British Columbia

Active projects

182

Species-at-risk protected

147

Hectares conserved

989,000

British Columbia at a Glance

Since 1974, we have been protecting the landscapes that make British Columbia special — from subalpine forests in the Canadian Rockies to coastal shorelines where ocean meets land. Together, we can protect the natural places that define this province and create a healthier future for wildlife and communities.

Driven by experts: We protect, connect and revitalize critical habitats across British Columbia by combining scientific research, Indigenous Knowledge and community expertise.
Scale of protection: We protect more than 900,000 hectares across the province, ensuring the species that live there can thrive while sustaining the natural systems that surrounding communities depend on.
Species at risk: We protect habitat for species at risk, including the American badger, Lewis’s woodpecker and white sturgeon.
Critical ecosystems: From coastal rainforests and mountain forests to interior native grasslands and wetlands, British Columbia is home to a diverse array of ecosystems that sustain wildlife and communities. By protecting the landscapes that matter most, we ensure that nature can continue to support us.

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Creating lasting impact in British Columbia

British Columbia is Canada’s most biodiverse province, home to an incredible variety of plants and animals, including some found nowhere else on Earth. BC’s breathtaking landscapes are part of what makes the province so special — but as they face growing pressures, so does our collective need to protect them. That’s why we work with partners across the province to protect, restore and connect the habitats that wildlife and communities depend on.

Conserving BC’s forests

Forests cover close to two-thirds of British Columbia, from the coastal temperate rainforests of Vancouver Island to the alpine forests of the Canadian Rockies. These unique landscapes are home to thousands of species, clean our air and water, store carbon, and offer unparalleled opportunities for people to connect with nature.

Protecting native grasslands

Native grasslands make up less than 1% of British Columbia, yet they are home to more than 30% of the province’s at-risk species. We depend on these grasslands to filter drinking water, reduce flooding, ease droughts and store carbon within their deep roots. Our work across the dry interior conserves and restores these rare and vital landscapes.

Protecting water and shorelines

Water is the life force of British Columbia, flowing through glacier-fed streams, rivers and rich estuaries. We protect it to keep water clean for downstream communities, reduce flooding and protect habitat for fish and other wildlife.

2 projects

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Working together for nature

Protecting British Columbia’s natural areas is a shared effort. By working with Indigenous Nations, communities, governments, conservation organizations, landowners and local groups, we bring together diverse knowledge and expertise to achieve lasting conservation impact.