Good Neighbours Program
Are you a Good Neighbour to Nature?
The Good Neighbours program is HAT’s landowner contact program. Our goal is to support landowners and land managers with the stewardship of their property by connecting people with the knowledge, resources, community, and physical support they need to address barriers to land stewardship.
Our Current Programs
Good Neighbours: Oak and Prairie Areas
HAT is currently accepting requests from Landowners and Land Managers who have a property with open habitats such as meadows, wetlands, and oaks.
Wildlife Stewardship
HAT is working to protect different Species at Risk through our Wildlife programs. By monitoring populations, restoring habitat, and promoting stewardship, HAT is improving the future success of Species at Risk.
HAT’s Habitat Stewards
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.
View Our Past Projects:
Saanich Biodiversity Partners 2024-2025
The Good Neighbours: Saanich Biodiversity Partners project was a pilot project in partnership with the District of Saanich. The goal of this initiative was to provide Saanich residents in a specific geographic area with additional support to enhance backyard stewardship and boost local biodiversity.
Eligible Saanich residents received property consultations, personalized site reports, and on-the-ground help with land stewardship work.
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.
