Good Neighbours
Program
Are you a Good Neighbour to Nature?
HAT can help you find ways to meet your land use needs while protecting some of Canada's rarest habitats.
Learn More about HAT’s stewardship on our Protected Lands
Habitat Stewards are Good Neighbours to Nature
Habitat Stewards are residents who pledge, in writing, to care for natural habitats on their land. This might mean removing invasive species, not using pesticides, or switching to organic fertilizers. Each property is different, and a visit from our Stewardship staff can tell you what steps you need to take, or congratulate you for the outstanding work you have already done.
Our Current Program:
Oak and Prairie Areas
HAT is currently accepting requests from Landowners and Land Managers that have a property with open habitats such as meadows, wetlands, and oaks, we refer to these as Oak and Prairie Areas. These are ecosystems in which you will often see the iconic Garry Oak, Arbutus, and wildflowers like Camas and Sea Blush. If you are not sure, feel welcome to contact us and we will assess your property. If you have questions, feel welcome to email hatmail@hat.bc.ca
Other ecosystems and properties will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Interested in learning more about our program or seeing if you are eligible for a free stewardship consultation? Please fill out the Landcare Visit Request below or here.
View Our Past Projects:
The Wildwood Habitat Corridor Stewardship Project was designed to connect habitat stewards to nature. HAT engaged with the community to find solutions to significant local conservation issues and to promote community appreciation of healthy natural habitats. HAT staff visited many interested landowners in key areas to provide personalized landscape prescriptions on topics like soil erosion, pests, forest health, water quality, composting, and invasive species.
Wildwood Habitat Corridor Stewardship Project 2018 - 2021
Good Neighbours Projects— 2018 and earlier
2017 Metchosin Shoreline Project
**This section is currently being updated, if you have questions about a particular year or were involved in a project not listed here and want to connect, please let us know. Thank you for your patience.
RESOURCES
Wildlife Stewardship
