Communications
The BC Land Trust Email Listserv & monthly E-news – communicating updates on news, events and funding deadlines to the conservation community and the public. The e-news is sent to all members, and the listserve can be subscribed to by all through the left column link on our website.
LAND Magazine
Produced twice a year, LAND (formerly The Kingfisher) continues to be an essential educational resource for our growing membership and a promotional and marketing tool for the public who show an interest in stewardship and conservation in BC. All members receive a print copy by mail, the public may find copies distributed across BC. Deadlines for articles and advertising are January 30th and July 30th
Financial Assistance
LTABC has arranged a Group Insurance Policy for land trusts. From time to time LTABC offers through the Conservation Assistance Fund a 50% subsidy toward costs associated with acquisitions and covenants: legal fees, appraisals, surveys, up to $3000.
LTABC website and Lands In Trust Registry
Our website, www.ltabc.ca, features links to land trusts in BC, descriptions of conservation tools, case studies, current campaigns, links to all the LTABC research and resources, issues of LAND (back issues of The Kingfisher), the Land Trust Standards & Practices, plus relevant news, and events. The BC Lands in Trust Registry provides maps, summaries and statistics and descriptions of sites protected by BC’s land trusts. Current revision underway with the newly developed Conservation Atlas - our website and Registry require maintenance to keep the public and members current.
Policy Development to improve Legal and Tax Conservation Incentives and Legislation
LTABC works with partners across BC and Canada to increase tax incentives, funding programs and legislation that will increase conservation in BC and Canada. Our focus is on integrating Nature Conservation with Climate Action Plans and working with business and academic partners to ensure that Conservation and Carbon Offsets are included in programs. We are also working to have landowners with conservation covenants receive property tax deductions for covenants that restrict development.
Development and Dissemination of Research and Resources
We have undertaken specific research on conservation topics and created resources of interest to landowners, the general public, and government agencies. Please see the Resources page of the website for a current list of available publications & resources.
Professional Outreach
LTABC provides workshops, seminars and resources to professionals who advise or work with clients who can help conserve BC’s natural and cultural diversity. We will continue to provide workshops and articles for professional associations connected with land use – lawyers, gift planners, financial planners, accountants, realtors, etc.
National, Provincial and Regional Government Outreach and Partnerships
We work with national, provincial and regional partnerships, government agencies and organizations that are associated with land stewardship and conservation. These include the Canadian Land Trust Alliance, the BC Conservation Partnership, Provincial Environmental Organizations, Regional Conservation Partnerships and national, provincial and municipal government agencies.
Annual Seminar Series (Spring)
According to our members, this is the most important program that we undertake. LTABC hosts a three-day professional development conference and our Annual General Meeting each Spring. Each year, the schedule includes field trips to local conservation projects, 15 additional seminars and several outstanding keynote speakers.