Lions Bay registers 14.6 hectares of temperate forest into Canada’s conservation database, supporting the national 30×30 biodiversity protection goal.
B.C. Village Advances Conservation with Land Registration
The Village of Lions Bay, B.C., has officially registered 14.6 hectares of municipally owned temperate forest into the Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD), reinforcing Canada’s national conservation goals. The announcement was made on Monday by village officials and the non-profit BC Nature.
Strategic Move to Support Canada’s 30×30 Goal
This initiative aligns with Canada’s national target to protect 30 per cent of its land and water by 2030, a commitment made under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework signed in December 2022. The newly registered land is part of Lions Bay’s watershed, nestled at the base of the North Shore mountains between Vancouver and Squamish.
A Habitat Vital to Local Wildlife
The 14.6-hectare area provides essential habitat for a range of regional wildlife species. The protected zone consists of temperate forest and forms part of a sensitive ecosystem that supports biodiversity within the Howe Sound Biosphere Region.
Local Leadership in Environmental Stewardship
“This submission strongly reflects who we are and our ongoing commitment to protecting habitat and biodiversity,” said Lions Bay councillor Neville Abbott. He emphasized the village’s pride in contributing to Canada’s 30×30 biodiversity target and advancing regional conservation initiatives.
Driven by Grassroots and Policy Synergy
The land registration was made possible through BC Nature’s Municipal Protected Areas Project, which empowers local governments to identify and protect qualifying lands within their jurisdictions. Stewart Guy, executive director of BC Nature, noted that municipalities like Lions Bay are “setting the standard for community-led conservation.”
Encouraging National Municipal Participation
With municipalities playing an increasing role in federal conservation objectives, the Lions Bay example demonstrates how smaller communities can make meaningful contributions. The CPCAD initiative is helping track progress across provinces and encouraging other local governments to follow suit.
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