Vision
People living within a healthy diverse region where respect for the natural world is paramount.
Mission
Protection of natural, agricultural, recreational, historic, and scenic lands in our region through the use of conservation covenants, land acquisition and education.
Values
- Harmony – positively reconciling the needs of people and preservation of the natural world
- Stewardship - acting as fiduciaries for all future generations by taking a long view
- Balance – giving respectful consideration to all of the interests expressed in the Society’s Constitution·
- Independence – maintaining freedom from improper influences
- Integrity – acting honestly and consistently and being accountable
- Good neighbour – recognizing that, as property holders, we live in community with others
- Advocacy – actively championing the principles of land conservancy
- Engagement – seeking public involvement
- Confidentiality – keeping important information private where required
Organizational Objectives
The following objectives are for the current five year period:
Priorities with respect to acquiring interests in land:
- Riparian areas and streams, wetlands
- Wildlife habitat, natural biodiversity, old growth
- Agricultural land, both traditional and urban activities
- Recreation property, compatible with balancing nature with encouraging healthy lifestyles, especially with a view toward creating a greenbelt
- Scenic, cultural significance
Land management:
- Three significant parcels preserved/used wisely
- Knowledge and procedures for developing covenants and managing lands
- Framework for actively seeking land – talking to land owners, public meetings
- Establish policies within the next six months
Membership:
- 200 – 500 members
- 25 active members on committees
- Sufficient volunteers willing to assist with specific activities as needed
- Regular communication with members, three to six times per year
- Two membership meetings per year
- At least one high profile event or meeting each year
- Establish policies concerning membership within six months
Fundraising:
- Attached to specific projects
- Annual plan/annual campaign
- Activity to implement budget and support its requirements for incoming funds
- Grants – three successfully funded
- Establish policies concerning fundraising within six months
Public engagement/education:
- At least one annual presentation to landowners on covenants, donations, bequests, etc.
- Literature – five fact sheets, one booklet, two guides
- Newsletter – at least two per year
- One newspaper article per year on different topics
- Establish policies concerning public engagement and education within the next six months
Administrative:
- Developing operating policies (including annual budget)
