Stewardship Advice

The Islands Trust encourages voluntary stewardship of the unique environment and amenities of the Trust Area. There are many useful stewardship advice resources for residents, property owners and visitors. We have selected some that are particularly helpful and relevant to the Islands Trust Area.

Funding Resources

Please click here for a list of non-profit/community funding sources.

Looking After Our Land

• Sensitive Ecosystems
• Take The Pledge to Go Pesticide Free!

  It's time to reduce or eliminate the use of pesticides in our yards, says the Pesticide Use Reduction Education working group (PURE), a sub-committee of the Roundtable on the Environment . PURE is encouraging all residents of the Capital Region to Take the Pledge to go pesticide free on their lawns. Making the switch away from pesticides is easy, starting with five simple steps for a naturally healthly lawn. Make a pledge to go pesticide-free on your lawn and garden, and receive a free lawn sign.

Looking After Fresh Water Resources

• A Series of Useful Guides
• Okanagan Groundwater Bylaws Toolkit | Implementing the Groundwater Bylaws Toolkit

Looking After Shorelines and Marine Waters

• Green Boating Guide
• Caring for Intertidal Areas
• Living By Water
• Coastal Shore Stewardship - Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

Looking After Special Wildlife

• Caring for Wildlife
• Caring for Wildlife Habitat
• Nest Boxes for Birds
• Whale Watching Guidelines

Food Security Resources

• A Seat at the Table: Resource guide for local governments to promote food secure communities

Information for Pilots and Aircraft Operators

• Information for Pilots and Aircraft Operators
• Aircraft Operations in the Vicinity of the Gulf Islands
• Map of Gulf Islands Noise Sensitive Areas

Stewardship Guides

• Using Conservation Covenants
• Habitat Aquisition Trust Manual
• Guidelines and Best Management Practices
• Green Bylaws Toolkit
• Develop with Care

If you are aware of other resources that we should add to this list, please contact:

Director, Trust Area Services
(250) 405-5174

Mailing Address:
Islands Trust
200 - 1627 Fort St
Victoria, BC
V8R 1H8

Main: (250) 405-5151
Fax: (250) 405-5155