When Joerg Fisher and his wife Hannelore came to Canada from Germany in the 1980s they fell in love with Tatlayoko Valley in the western province of British Columbia. Now, they have donated a 29-hectare piece of land that completes a 15-year effort to protect an area important to many species, some of them, at risk.
Not-for-profit protects 1,100 hectares
The Nature Conservancy of Canada announced the completion of this project to protect over 1,100 hectares which are home to animals like the grizzly bear, mule deer, cougar and fisher. The area also supports habitat for creatures listed on Canada’s Species at Risk Act and is a stopover for tens of thousands of migrating birds.
The Canadian government contributed over $30,000 to help secure this final parcel of land. The government also provides tax incentives for corporations or people who donate ecologically significant land.
Areas open to the public
The Nature Conservancy of Canada has acquired more than 1.1 million hectares since 1962. As steward, it devises management plans and makes the areas accessible for the public to enjoy.
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