Supporting Local Government Conservation Efforts for Species and Ecosystems at Risk Christine Cooper Conservation Planner
Objectives Species and Ecosystems at Risk (‘SEAR’) Backgrounder - SEAR on the South Coast Local Governments Protecting SEAR - Legislative context for SEAR protection - Benefits of protecting SEAR - Why local governments? Working with the SCCP - SCCP local government initiative - Services - Benefits
From the Big Picture...
...to the local scene South Coast Provincially: 268 species threatened, endangered and special concern Federally: 57 (+3 extirpated) threatened, endangered and conservation concern
Benefits of Protecting Species and Ecosystems at Risk Biodiversity important to community health and well-being Resilient ecosystems = Resilient vibrant economies High quality recreational experiences Continued flow of ecosystem services (clean air, water, food security)
Benefits of Protecting Species and Ecosystems at Risk Biodiversity important to community health and well-being Resilient ecosystems = Resilient vibrant economies High quality recreational experiences Continued flow of ecosystem services (clean air, water, food security)
Benefits of Protecting Species and Ecosystems at Risk Biodiversity important to community health and well-being Resilient ecosystems = Resilient vibrant economies High quality recreational experiences Continued flow of ecosystem services (clean air, water, food security)
Benefits of Protecting Species and Ecosystems at Risk Biodiversity important to community health and well-being Resilient ecosystems = Resilient vibrant economies High quality recreational experiences Continued flow of ecosystem services (clean air, water, food security)
Why Local Governments?
SCCP’s SEAR & Local Government Initiative Providing Local Government’s with individualized guidance and training. Facilitating the sharing of conservation-based knowledge and expertise across jurisdictions. http:/ /sccp.ca/programs/ conservation_planning
Services Stewardship Practices sessions on critical habitat protection, species ecology and conservation approaches (designed for operational staff and management) Service Content Typical Length Cost Local Governments and the 3 hours $565 Species at Risk Act (SARA), Half Day species-specifjc stewardship Workshop and management practices. Above components with review 6 hours plus lunch $960 Full Day of critical habitat attributes, and breaks Workshop restoration approaches and fjeld visit. Integrating Species and Ecosystems at Risk into Policy and Planning Service Content Typical Length Cost Overview of local government ~3 working days $365.00/day planning and policy framework to identify opportunities for Overview improvement. Includes 1-2 hr Assessment meeting to review fjndings with staff. Detailed review of documents ~5 – 8 working $365.00/day OCP , NCP , with suggested revisions days Development and modifjcations. Includes Permit review discussion of fjndings with staff and follow up. Presentation to advisory 0.5 - 1 working $185.00/half day Presentation committees or council as days - $365.00/day of findings needed. Includes preparation to Senior and delivery of presentation Management and follow up. or Council
Benefits Connect to learning outcomes of other local governments working on species and habitat protection issues. Build proactive foundation for legislative compliance Return on investment from the health of your community’s natural capital
Questions? www.sccp.ca info@sccp.ca
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