Come learn about the Comox Valley Land Trust "Save the Puntledge Forest" project this weekend.
Comox Valley Nature will be hosting a presentation by David Stapley, CVLT's treasurer on Sunday, Nov. 24 from 3 until 5 p.m. The event will be at the Comox United Church, 250 Beach Drive, Comox.
Stapley will provide an overview of Comox Valley Land Trust (CVLT) programs with a special focus on the 鈥淪ave the Puntledge Forest鈥� land protection project. He will outline the ecological characteristics and benefits of protecting this 100- to 120- year old naturally regenerating forest, the history of human disturbance and current risks from mining to hydro power generation and logging. The talk will also go into the complicated story of protecting this area due to the unique challenges posed through land ownership and a private timber reservation registered on title.
Stapley is currently the treasurer on the board of the CVLT. He is a retired organizational development consultant and group facilitator. He worked as a contract facilitator for the CVLT from 2009 to 2018. Over this time, he established the Comox Valley Conservation Partnership program. In his roles with CVLT he has advocated for better protection of local forests, wetlands and watersheds by local governments. Since retiring in 2018, Stapley has continued to promote the benefits of conservation in the community and to develop resources to grow the capacity of the CVLT to conserve lands.
A CVN release says that "this is a great opportunity to learn more about Comox Valley Land Trust Programs."
Comox Valley Nature is a non-profit society affiliated with BC Nature, consisting only of unpaid volunteers. CVN fulfills its educational mandate by hosting monthly lectures, organizing free weekly guided hikes for members, and a free monthly walk open to the public. Comox Valley Nature also supports specialized groups (Birding, Botany, Marine & Shoreline, Conservation, Garry Oak Restoration, Wetland Restoration, Photography and Young Naturalists Club) which have separate monthly activities. CVN also publishes a Newsletter three times a year. Membership in BC Nature and Comox Valley Nature is $30 per household. A $5.00 day membership can be purchased for outings.
Founded in 1966, it is one of the oldest environmental societies on the North Island. Meetings and lectures of the Comox Valley Naturalists Society are normally held on a Sunday of most months. Meetings are open to the public, including children and youth. The lectures are free, though a $4 contribution from non-members is appreciated. New memberships are always welcomed.
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