Masters Greenway and Wildlife Corridor - Ruth Masters donated a forest, greenway and public trail in Courtenay
to the Comox-Strathcona Regional district, protecting it with a
conservation covenant.
Bloomfield Flats - Judy and Brian Bloomfield registered a conservation covenant on
a restored a salmon-rearing channel in the Comox Valley.
Denman Islands Chocolates - Daniel Terry wanted to conserve the natural features on his
small factory site atop a ridge on Denman Island.
Leader Covenant - Ilsa Leader wanted to preserve the precious features of her
waterfront property on Salt Spring Island.
Matson Conservation Area - David Price, Mandalay Developments, donated 2.5 acres
(1 ha.) of development land on the waterfront in Victoria.
Singh Farm - Ab Singh sold his land in the Fraser Delta with a leaseback
agreement that helped him retain and improve his family farm.
Lehman Springs Conservation Area - Dale and Anita Lehman protected their 60 acre old-growth forest
with artesian springs near Osoyoos as a nature reserve.
Thomson's Wildlife Sanctuary - The Thomson family donated a portion of their farm for
wetland restoration and a wildlife sanctuary.
Pine Butte Ranch - Hugh McLuckie, manager and Ray van Steinberg, owner of Pine
Butte Ranch protect wildlife and native grasslands on their cattle
ranch in the East Kootenays.
Luke Creek Wildlife Corridor - Brian McKenzie of Tech Cominco Metals Ltd. facilitated the sale of 600 acres
of company lands at bargain prices to retain community trails, a heritage site
and wildlife habitat.
Burgone Bay & Other Parks - Elizabeth White, volunteer fundraising coordinator, helped garner individual
and corporate support to protect Burgoyne Bay, Salt Spring Island.
The information in these case studies is presented with permission from the landowners and donors who the Land Trust Alliance of BC interviewed during 2006. This diverse selection of people worked with land trusts, using a variety of methods and legal agreements, resulting in the conservation of particular features or uses of lands for the benefit of future generations.
