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<description><![CDATA[<p>Stewardship Roundtable Action Plan On August 24, 2018, 152 participants from more than 53 organizations gathered to discuss current and future trends in bird stewardship at Stewardship Roundtable 2018 and collaboratively built a plan to move beyond threats to solutions. The plan is now available for free download. Download the Bird Stewardship Action Plan As well as detailed steps forward, the Bird Stewardship Action Plan summarizes key points from the Stewardship Roundtable and showcases terrific resources on each of the Roundtable discussion themes. About Stewardship Roundtable 2018 The Stewardship Centre for BC and Bird Studies Canada, in collaboration with the 27th International Ornithological Congress, the Vancouver International Bird Festival, and partners, convened a Stewardship Roundtable on Friday, August 24, 2018 – a forum and showcase of innovative practices championed in our province and beyond. The Roundtable featured panel presentations, world café style discussions, story-telling and networking around six themes: Cats and birds living in harmony Climate adaptation for birds and wildlife Urban habitat for birds and wildlife Wildlife management areas / Important bird areas and shorelines Birds and building collisions Co-benefits of agricultural lands as bird habitat</p>
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<p><a href="http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/PDF_docs/sar/2018_SRTatIOC_Action_Plan-Web.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-5803 alignleft" src="https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-Action-Plan-Cover-232x300.jpg" alt="" width="232" height="300" srcset="https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-Action-Plan-Cover-232x300.jpg 232w, https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-Action-Plan-Cover-768x994.jpg 768w, https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-Action-Plan-Cover-791x1024.jpg 791w, https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-Action-Plan-Cover-122x157.jpg 122w" sizes="(max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px" /></a>On August 24, 2018, 152 participants from more than 53 organizations gathered to discuss current and future trends in bird stewardship at <a href="http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/programs/wildife-species-risk/stewardship-roundtable/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stewardship Roundtable 2018</a> and collaboratively built a plan to move beyond threats to solutions. <strong>The plan is now available for free download.</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/PDF_docs/sar/2018_SRTatIOC_Action_Plan-Web.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Download the Bird Stewardship Action Plan</a></p>
<p>As well as detailed steps forward, the <em>Bird Stewardship Action Plan </em>summarizes key points from the Stewardship Roundtable and showcases terrific resources on each of the Roundtable discussion themes.</p>
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<h4>About Stewardship Roundtable 2018</h4>
<p>The Stewardship Centre for BC and <a href="http://www.birdscanada.org/" target="blank" rel="noopener">Bird Studies Canada</a>, in collaboration with the <a href="http://www.iocongress2018.com/" target="blank" rel="noopener">27th International Ornithological Congress</a>, the <a href="http://www.vanbirdfest.com/" target="blank" rel="noopener">Vancouver International Bird Festival</a>, and partners, convened a Stewardship Roundtable on Friday, August 24, 2018 – a forum and showcase of innovative practices championed in our province and beyond.</p>
<p>The Roundtable featured panel presentations, world café style discussions, story-telling and networking around six themes:</p>
<ul>
<li>Cats and birds living in harmony</li>
<li>Climate adaptation for birds and wildlife</li>
<li>Urban habitat for birds and wildlife</li>
<li>Wildlife management areas / Important bird areas and shorelines</li>
<li>Birds and building collisions</li>
<li>Co-benefits of agricultural lands as bird habitat</li>
</ul>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>We are delighted to announce that registration is open for Stewardship Roundtable 2018! Join us August 24th for a full day of conversations and actions assisting birds and wildlife. Please register by August 13, 2018! From 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Roundtable will be devoted to learning and sharing ideas for action on pressing issues in ecological stewardship. Panel presentations, World Café style discussions, storytelling, and networking will all contribute to the development of next step action plans on six theme topics. During the networking and poster session from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, connect with your community and get updates on research supporting bird and wildlife conservation. From 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the evening, we explore human-avian relationships during “Birds of a Feather” with Midori Nicholson and Purnima Barman. Attend either the Roundtable or Birds of a Feather for $20 or attend both for $30! The daytime Stewardship Roundtable includes a buffet lunch and access to the poster and networking session. Download the speaker list Click below to register and book your tickets!     Plan your day Friday, August 24, 2018 8:00 AM – Registrant welcome; doors open 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM – Stewardship Roundtable 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Stewardship Poster and Networking Session (free with Roundtable tickets) 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Birds of a Feather (open to the public) Location: Vancouver Convention Centre West Building, 1055 Canada Place Way, Vancouver Submit your poster Is your research relevant to the themes of the Roundtable? We invite you to share your research with stewardship practitioners, the International Ornithological Congress participants, and the general public. Please join the discussion of the stewardship of bird and wildlife populations, and their habitats, in BC and elsewhere. The poster session will take place during a networking event from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. Participants will vote on the best poster, for which there will be a non-cash prize. Download the call for abstracts Poster presenters must be registered attendees of the Stewardship Roundtable 2018. Submit your poster abstract by August 10 2018 at: https://goo.gl/4WKvNN. Stay in the loop! Sign up to receive Roundtable updates and our quarterly newsletter, or join the Stewardship Centre for BC with a free membership.</p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are delighted to announce that registration is open for <a href="http://tinyurl.com/SRTatIOC" target="blank">Stewardship Roundtable 2018</a>! Join us August 24th for a full day of conversations and actions assisting birds and wildlife.</p>
<p><strong>Please register by August 13, 2018!</b></strong></p>
<p>From 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Roundtable will be devoted to learning and sharing ideas for action on pressing issues in ecological stewardship. Panel presentations, World Café style discussions, storytelling, and networking will all contribute to the development of next step action plans on six theme topics. During the networking and poster session from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, connect with your community and get updates on research supporting bird and wildlife conservation. From 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the evening, we explore human-avian relationships during “Birds of a Feather” with Midori Nicholson and Purnima Barman.</p>
<p>Attend either the Roundtable or Birds of a Feather for $20 <strong>or attend both for $30! </strong>The daytime Stewardship Roundtable includes a buffet lunch and access to the poster and networking session.</p>
<p><a href="http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/PDF_docs/sar/Panels and Speakers.pdf" target="blank">Download the speaker list</a></p>
<p><a href="http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/PDF_docs/sar/Panels%20and%20Speakers.pdf" target="blank"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-5717" src="http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Panels-and-Speakers-232x300.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="194" srcset="https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Panels-and-Speakers-232x300.jpg 232w, https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Panels-and-Speakers-768x994.jpg 768w, https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Panels-and-Speakers-791x1024.jpg 791w, https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Panels-and-Speakers.jpg 1275w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></p>
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<h4>Click below to register and book your tickets!</h4>
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<strong>Roundtable </strong>8:45 AM – 6:30 PM $20<br />
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<strong>Both </strong>8:45 AM – 9:00 PM $30</p>
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<h4>Plan your day</h4>
<p>Friday, August 24, 2018<br />
8:00 AM – Registrant welcome; doors open<br />
8:45 AM – 4:30 PM – Stewardship Roundtable<br />
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Stewardship Poster and Networking Session (free with Roundtable tickets)<br />
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Birds of a Feather (open to the public)<br />
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre West Building, 1055 Canada Place Way, Vancouver</p>
<h4>Submit your poster<a href="http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/PDF_docs/sar/Stewardship_Roundtable_Poster_Presentation_Submissions.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-5594 size-medium" src="http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/callforabstractsSRTatIOC-232x300.png" alt="" width="232" height="300" srcset="https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/callforabstractsSRTatIOC-232x300.png 232w, https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/callforabstractsSRTatIOC.png 612w" sizes="(max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px" /></a></h4>
<p>Is your research relevant to the themes of the Roundtable? We invite you to share your research with stewardship practitioners, the International Ornithological Congress participants, and the general public. Please join the discussion of the stewardship of bird and wildlife populations, and their habitats, in BC and elsewhere. The poster session will take place during a networking event from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. Participants will vote on the best poster, for which there will be a non-cash prize.</p>
<p><a href="http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/PDF_docs/sar/Stewardship_Roundtable_Poster_Presentation_Submissions.pdf" target="blank">Download the call for abstracts</a></p>
<p>Poster presenters must be registered attendees of the Stewardship Roundtable 2018. Submit your poster abstract by August 10 2018 at: <a href="https://goo.gl/4WKvNN" target="blank">https://goo.gl/4WKvNN</a>.</p>
<h4>Stay in the loop!</h4>
<p>Sign up to receive Roundtable updates and our quarterly newsletter, or join the Stewardship Centre for BC with a free membership.<br />
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Call for Abstracts: Stewardship Roundtable Poster Presentation DEADLINE: August 1, 2018 Deadline extended to August 10, 2018! Is your research relevant to the themes of the Roundtable? Do you want to discuss your research with leaders engaged in the stewardship of bird and wildlife populations? We invite you to share your research! Please join the discussion of stewardship for bird and wildlife populations and their habitats in BC and elsewhere. The poster session will take place during a networking event from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 24, 2018. Participants will vote on the best poster, for which there will be a non-cash prize. Download the call for abstracts here. Submit your poster abstract by August 10, 2018 at: https://goo.gl/4WKvNN PLEASE NOTE: This poster session is separate from the official poster session of the IOCongress. Presenters may present the same work at both events. Poster presenters must be registered attendees of the Stewardship Roundtable 2018. For clarifications or questions contact patrickrussellburke@gmail.com. About Stewardship Roundtable 2018 The Stewardship Centre for BC and Bird Studies Canada, in collaboration with the 27th International Ornithological Congress (IOCongress 2018), the Vancouver International Bird Festival (VIBF 2018), and partners, is convening a Stewardship Roundtable on Friday, August 24, 2018 – a forum and showcase of innovative practices championed in our province and beyond. As part of this event, the Stewardship Roundtable Coordinating Committee is inviting submissions for poster presentation proposals relevant to global bird stewardship. The Roundtable will feature panel presentations, world café style discussions, story-telling and networking around the following six themes: Cats and birds living in harmony Climate adaptation for birds and wildlife Urban habitat for birds and wildlife Wildlife management areas / Important bird areas and shorelines Birds and building collisions Co-benefits of agricultural lands as bird habitat</p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Call for Abstracts: Stewardship Roundtable Poster Presentation</strong></p>
<h4><strong>DEADLINE: <del>August 1, 2018</del><br />
Deadline extended to August 10, 2018!</strong></h4>
<p><a href="http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/PDF_docs/sar/Stewardship_Roundtable_Poster_Presentation_Submissions.pdf"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5594" src="http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/callforabstractsSRTatIOC-232x300.png" alt="" width="232" height="300" srcset="https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/callforabstractsSRTatIOC-232x300.png 232w, https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/callforabstractsSRTatIOC.png 612w" sizes="(max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px" /></a>Is your research relevant to the themes of the Roundtable? Do you want to discuss your research with leaders engaged in the stewardship of bird and wildlife populations?</p>
<p>We invite you to share your research! Please join the discussion of stewardship for bird and wildlife populations and their habitats in BC and elsewhere. The poster session will take place during a networking event from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 24, 2018. Participants will vote on the best poster, for which there will be a non-cash prize.</p>
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<li>Download the call for abstracts <a href="http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/PDF_docs/sar/Stewardship_Roundtable_Poster_Presentation_Submissions.pdf">here</a>.</li>
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Submit your poster abstract by August 10, 2018 at:</strong><a href="https://goo.gl/4WKvNN" class="broken_link"><strong> https://goo.gl/4WKvNN</strong></a></p>
<p>PLEASE NOTE: This poster session is separate from the official poster session of the <a href="http://www.iocongress2018.com/">IOCongress</a>. Presenters may present the same work at both events. Poster presenters must be registered attendees of the Stewardship Roundtable 2018.</p>
<p>For clarifications or questions contact <a href="mailto:patrickrussellburke@gmail.com">patrickrussellburke@gmail.com.</a></p>
<h4>About Stewardship Roundtable 2018</h4>
<p>The Stewardship Centre for BC and <a href="http://www.birdscanada.org/">Bird Studies Canada</a>, in collaboration with the 27th International Ornithological Congress (IOCongress 2018), the Vancouver International Bird Festival (VIBF 2018), and partners, is convening a <a href="http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/programs/wildife-species-risk/stewardship-roundtable/">Stewardship Roundtable</a> on Friday, August 24, 2018 – a forum and showcase of innovative practices championed in our province and beyond. As part of this event, the Stewardship Roundtable Coordinating Committee is inviting submissions for poster presentation proposals relevant to global bird stewardship.</p>
<p>The Roundtable will feature panel presentations, world café style discussions, story-telling and networking around the following six themes:</p>
<ul>
<li>Cats and birds living in harmony</li>
<li>Climate adaptation for birds and wildlife</li>
<li>Urban habitat for birds and wildlife</li>
<li>Wildlife management areas / Important bird areas and shorelines</li>
<li>Birds and building collisions</li>
<li>Co-benefits of agricultural lands as bird habitat</li>
</ul>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Our popular 2013 guide has been updated for your use! Lands Near Water: Riparian Restoration and Enhancement is now available for free download. We’ve organized it into six steps to guide you through planning, permits, and practices. This guide is one of our Stewardship Series intended to encourage people to take voluntary stewardship actions, called stewardship practices, to safeguard wildlife and species at risk. Our guide can help you achieve or maintain successful stewardship of riparian areas. Riparian areas – lands near water – have inherent value and provide ecosystem services. They provide benefits to numerous wildlife species, including many species at risk. They connect habitat, regulate water temperature, and help minimize erosion. In addition to landscape-scale benefits, riparian areas offer numerous benefits to agricultural producers, from drainage to herd health. We can all benefit from conserving and restoring lands near water. Get off to a great start with Riparian Restoration and Enhancement. Have a question? Let us know how we can help! You can reach us by email, Facebook, or Twitter. Case Studies Our thanks to the farmers, ranchers, and land managers profiled in this guide. Our case studies include riparian restoration at Brooksdale Environmental Centre, Fraser Common Farm, Okanagan Falls Biodiversity Ranch, Jacobsen’s Creek – Kiloh Farm, Semiahmoo Stables, and Brooksdale Centre. You can read about individual case studies here. Background Funding and in-kind support for the pilot (2013) Species at Risk Primer Stewardship Practices project was provided by the Real Estate Foundation of BC, Environment Canada Habitat Stewardship Program, and the Agricultural Environment Initiative of the Agriculture Investment Foundation. Funding and in-kind support for the 2018 update was provided Environment and Climate Change Canada and also, in part, by the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Agri-Food Futures Fund. This program is delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of B.C.</p>
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<p>Our popular 2013 guide has been updated for your use! <strong><a href="http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/PDF_docs/sar/LandsNearWater.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lands Near Water: Riparian Restoration and Enhancement</a></strong> is now available for free download. We’ve organized it into six steps to guide you through planning, permits, and practices.</p>
<p>This guide is one of <a href="http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/resources-stewardship-practices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">our Stewardship Series</a> intended to encourage people to take voluntary stewardship actions, called<strong> stewardship practices</strong>, to safeguard wildlife and species at risk. Our guide can help you achieve or maintain successful stewardship of riparian areas.</p>
<p>Riparian areas – lands near water – have inherent value and provide ecosystem services. They provide benefits to numerous wildlife species, including many species at risk. They connect habitat, regulate water temperature, and help minimize erosion. In addition to landscape-scale benefits, riparian areas offer numerous benefits to agricultural producers, from drainage to herd health.</p>
<p><strong>We can all benefit from conserving and restoring lands near water. </strong>Get off to a great start with <em>Riparian Restoration and Enhancement</em>.</p>
<p>Have a question? Let us know how we can help! You can reach us by <a href="mailto:info@stewardshipcentrebc.ca">email</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StewardshipCentreforBC/">Facebook</a>, or <a href="https://twitter.com/stewardshipbc">Twitter</a>.</p>
<h4>Case Studies</h4>
<div id="attachment_5454" style="width: 160px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-5454" class="wp-image-5454 size-thumbnail" src="https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/DSC07397-150x150.jpg" alt="Beaver exclusion fencing" width="150" height="150" /><p id="caption-attachment-5454" class="wp-caption-text">Exclusion fencing photo: M. Pearson</p></div>
<p>Our thanks to the farmers, ranchers, and land managers profiled in this guide. Our case studies include riparian restoration at</p>
<ul>
<li>Brooksdale Environmental Centre,</li>
<li>Fraser Common Farm,</li>
<li>Okanagan Falls Biodiversity Ranch,</li>
<li>Jacobsen’s Creek – Kiloh Farm,</li>
<li>Semiahmoo Stables, and</li>
<li>Brooksdale Centre.</li>
</ul>
<p>You can read about individual case studies <a href="http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/case-studies-stewardship-practices/">here</a>.</p>
<h4>Background</h4>
<p>Funding and in-kind support for the pilot (2013) Species at Risk Primer Stewardship Practices project was provided by the Real Estate Foundation of BC, Environment Canada Habitat Stewardship Program, and the Agricultural Environment Initiative of the Agriculture Investment Foundation.</p>
<p>Funding and in-kind support for the 2018 update was provided Environment and Climate Change Canada and also, in part, by the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Agri-Food Futures Fund. This program is delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of B.C.</p>
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<title>Final report available for SCBC’s Stewardship Practices Project</title>
<link>https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/final-report-available-scbcs-stewardship-practices-project/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Final Report: Stewardship Practices Project The Stewardship Centre for BC has released a valuable report today: “Implementing Stewardship Practices that Benefit Species at Risk: Perspectives from the Land.” This paper is based on four years of collaborative research with land managers engaged in stewardship (2014-2017). It summarizes participants’ perceived motivations, challenges, and outcomes when participating in stewardship activities then recommends priorities to advance mutual goals. By employing stewardship practices, such as riparian habitat protection or enhancement, land-managers across B.C. can play a critical role in protecting species at risk. The report provides direction for the Stewardship Practices for Species at Risk Project and guides the Stewardship Centre for BC’s use of its stewardship practices model. Some of our findings In all cases, land managers noted an increase in biodiversity because of stewardship activities and species at risk were seen using restored habitat. Species at risk were reported on 55% of properties, with a total of 76 species observed. Stewardship actions common among participants included protecting riparian areas, managing invasive species, and using sensitive methods in and around waterways. Some obstacles to land managers’ stewardship practices included: invasive species, limited resources, relationships with partners, and maintenance. Read more in the final report. Despite challenges, participants identified seven common social and ecological outcomes from their stewardship activities, including enhanced biodiversity, financial benefits, and increased enjoyment of nature. Recommendations The stewardship practices model employed by the Stewardship Centre for BC could help increase adoption of stewardship practices by land managers. Our report makes three main suggestions to advance the practice of stewardship benefitting species at risk in British Columbia: Create resource tool and further resources for land-managers; Complete more ‘intensive’ outreach and collaboration; and Expand collaborative partnerships. Downloads: 2018 Final Report [PDF, 1.14 MB] and Executive Summary [PDF, 754 KB] Background The Stewardship Centre for BC (SCBC) was created to assist governments, businesses, conservation and environmental organizations, and citizens carry out stewardship activities in the most efficient, effective, and rewarding ways. A leader in promoting stewardship values as the foundation for sustainability, the SCBC wants to help make “shared stewardship” – the voluntary adoption of environmentally sustainable practices by all sectors of society – a reality in British Columbia. We are committed to champion science‐based best stewardship so that British Columbians understand, enjoy, and sustain healthy ecosystems through stewardship. As good stewardship relies on good decision‐ making, we work closely with our partners to develop innovative technical, educational, and capacity building resources. Project partner: Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainability (IRES) – University of British Columbia Funding and in-kind support was provided for the Stewardship Practices for Species at Risk project by the Habitat Stewardship Program (Environment and Climate Change Canada), UBC BRITE program, and Canada Summer Jobs. Learn more about Stewardship Practices for Species at Risk on our program page.</p>
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<p>The Stewardship Centre for BC has released a valuable report today: “<a href="http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/PDF_docs//sar/Implementing%20Stewardship%20Practices%20that%20Benefit%20Species%20at%20Risk_March%202018%20FINAL.pdf">Implementing Stewardship Practices that Benefit Species at Risk: Perspectives from the Land</a>.”</p>
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<div id="attachment_5346" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/PDF_docs//sar/Perspectives%20from%20the%20Land%20-%20Exec%20Summary%20web.pdf"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-5346" class="size-medium wp-image-5346" src="http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/summ-pftl-300x184.png" alt="Perspectives from the Land Executive Summary" width="300" height="184" srcset="https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/summ-pftl-300x184.png 300w, https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/summ-pftl-768x471.png 768w, https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/summ-pftl-1024x628.png 1024w, https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/summ-pftl.png 1033w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-5346" class="wp-caption-text"><span style="color: #808080;"><em>Click here to view the summary report </em></span></p></div>
<p>This paper is based on <strong>four years of collaborative research</strong> with<br />
<span style="color: initial; font-size: revert;">land managers engaged in stewardship (2014-2017). It summarizes participants’ perceived motivations, challenges, and outcomes when participating in stewardship activities then recommends priorities to advance mutual goals.</span></p>
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<p>By employing stewardship practices, such as riparian habitat protection or enhancement, land-managers across B.C. can play a critical role in protecting species at risk.</p>
<p>The report provides direction for the <em>Stewardship Practices for Species at Risk Project </em>and guides the Stewardship Centre for BC’s use of its stewardship practices model.</p>
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<h3><strong>Some of our findings</strong></h3>
<p>In all cases, land managers noted an increase in biodiversity because of stewardship activities and species at risk were seen using restored habitat. Species at risk were reported on 55% of properties, with a total of 76 species observed. Stewardship actions common among participants included protecting riparian areas, managing invasive species, and using sensitive methods in and around waterways.</p>
<p>Some obstacles to land managers’ stewardship practices included:</p>
<ul>
<li>invasive species,</li>
<li>limited resources,</li>
<li>relationships with partners, and</li>
<li>maintenance.</li>
</ul>
<p>Read more in the <a href="http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/PDF_docs//sar/Implementing%20Stewardship%20Practices%20that%20Benefit%20Species%20at%20Risk_March%202018%20FINAL.pdf">final report</a>.</p>
<p>Despite challenges, participants identified seven common social and ecological outcomes from their stewardship activities, including enhanced biodiversity, financial benefits, and increased enjoyment of nature.</p>
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<h3><strong>Recommendations</strong></h3>
<p>The stewardship practices model employed by<br />
the Stewardship Centre for BC could help increase adoption of stewardship practices by land managers.</p>
<p>Our report makes three main suggestions to advance the practice of stewardship benefitting species at risk in British Columbia:</p>
<ol>
<li>Create resource tool and further resources for land-managers;</li>
<li>Complete more ‘intensive’ outreach and collaboration; and</li>
<li>Expand collaborative partnerships.</li>
</ol>
<p>Downloads:<br />
<a href="http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/PDF_docs//sar/Implementing%20Stewardship%20Practices%20that%20Benefit%20Species%20at%20Risk_March%202018%20FINAL.pdf">2018 Final Report</a> [PDF, 1.14 MB] and <a href="http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/PDF_docs//sar/Perspectives%20from%20the%20Land%20-%20Exec%20Summary%20web.pdf">Executive Summary</a> [PDF, 754 KB]</p>
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<h3><strong>Background</strong></h3>
<p>The Stewardship Centre for BC (SCBC) was created to assist governments, businesses, conservation and environmental organizations, and citizens carry out stewardship activities in the most efficient, effective, and rewarding ways. A leader in promoting stewardship values as the foundation for sustainability, the SCBC wants to help make “shared stewardship” – the voluntary adoption of environmentally sustainable practices by all sectors of<br />
society – a reality in British Columbia.</p>
<p>We are committed to champion science‐based best stewardship so that British Columbians understand, enjoy, and sustain healthy ecosystems through stewardship. As good stewardship relies on good decision‐ making, we work closely with our partners to develop innovative technical, educational, and capacity building resources.</p>
<p>Project partner: Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainability (IRES) – University of British Columbia</p>
<p>Funding and in-kind support was provided for the Stewardship Practices for Species at Risk project by the Habitat Stewardship Program (Environment and Climate Change Canada), UBC BRITE program, and Canada Summer Jobs.</p>
<p><strong>Learn more about Stewardship Practices for Species at Risk on our <a href="https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/stewardship-practices/">program page</a>.</strong></p>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2017 18:40:42 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>The Stewardship Centre for BC is rolling up its sleeves to help plan a full-day Stewardship Roundtable for next August, in collaboration with the International Ornithological Congress, Vancouver Bird Festival and multiple partners. The Roundtable is taking place on August 24th during the 2018 International Ornithological Congress in Vancouver next summer. And we are looking for people interested in helping with planning this exciting event! There will also be sponsorship opportunities! Scope of the Roundtable The Roundtable will provide an opportunity for stewardship practitioners, the International Ornithological Congress participants and the general public to engage in the stewardship of bird and wildlife populations, and their habitats, in BC and elsewhere. The plan is that the all-day forum will feature panel presentations, world café style discussions, story-telling and networking around the following themes: Cats and birds living in harmony Climate adaptation for birds and wildlife Urban habitat for birds and wildlife Wildlife Management Areas/ Important Bird Areas and shorelines Migratory birds and building collisions. The outcomes from the Roundtable will lead to broader understanding and action for stewardship of bird and wildlife populations and their habitat. Get involved! If you would like to get involved, or help sponsor the event, please contact us at info@stewardshipcentrebc.ca.</p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-5399 size-thumbnail" src="http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Asset-1-150x150.png" alt="Let's talk about birds" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Asset-1-150x150.png 150w, https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Asset-1-266x266.png 266w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />The Stewardship Centre for BC is rolling up its sleeves to help plan a full-day Stewardship Roundtable for next August, in collaboration with the International Ornithological Congress, Vancouver Bird Festival and multiple partners. <span id="more-5171"></span>The Roundtable is taking place on August 24th during the <a href="http://www.iocongress2018.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2018 International Ornithological Congress</a> in Vancouver next summer.</p>
<p>And we are looking for people interested in helping with planning this exciting event! There will also be sponsorship opportunities!</p>
<h4>Scope of the Roundtable</h4>
<p>The Roundtable will provide an opportunity for stewardship practitioners, the International Ornithological Congress participants and the general public to engage in the stewardship of bird and wildlife populations, and their habitats, in BC and elsewhere.</p>
<p>The plan is that the all-day forum will feature panel presentations, world café style discussions, story-telling and networking around the following themes:</p>
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<li style="list-style-type: none;">
<ul>
<li>Cats and birds living in harmony</li>
<li>Climate adaptation for birds and wildlife</li>
<li>Urban habitat for birds and wildlife</li>
<li>Wildlife Management Areas/ Important Bird Areas and shorelines</li>
<li>Migratory birds and building collisions.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>The outcomes from the Roundtable will lead to broader understanding and action for stewardship of bird and wildlife populations and their habitat.</p>
<h4>Get involved!</h4>
<p>If you would like to get involved, or help sponsor the event, please contact us at <a href="mailto:info@stewardshipcentrebc.ca">info@stewardshipcentrebc.ca.</a></p>
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<title>SCBC wins Nature Canada 2017 Conservation Partner Award</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2017 19:19:36 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>The Stewardship Centre for BC is pleased to share it has won Nature Canada’s 2017 Conservation Partner Award. The award recognizes the conservation efforts of a Nature Canada partner organization whose work has significantly contributed to the cause of conservation in Canada. In this case, it was awarded to SCBC for its “tireless work towards Keeping Cats Safe and Saving Bird Lives.” As noted in the letter announcing the award: “[SCBC’s] research into municipalities has helped our coalition better understand the issue in that province, and your strong resources for municipalities has greatly helped our cause, not only in BC, but across the country. You’ve also helped the program by bringing other provincial partners into the fold, and actively engaging on social media.” Overview of SCBC’s work on Cats and Birds: Survey on attitudes and opinions While the impact of domestic and feral cats on the mortality of birds has been documented, there are few studies in Canada examining public attitudes towards free-roaming cats. So last winter, the Stewardship Centre for British Columbia (SCBC) worked with UBC Environmental Science students to develop a public online survey and a targeted telephone survey to better understand perceptions surrounding free-roaming domestic cats. A major finding of the survey is that two-thirds of British Columbian cat-owners feel it is appropriate or somewhat appropriate to allow cats to be outside unsupervised. SCBC’s future education and outreach will work on changing these attitudes. The full survey report will be available soon. SCBC work with municipalities The targeted phone interviews with local governments and animal welfare organizations collected information on current policies, practices and bylaws in place in their communities. This work revealed that few municipalities had effective no-roam bylaws. SCBC is arranging partnerships with some local municipalities on cat and bird educational campaigns as a first step in securing changes at the local level. Additionally, two earlier documents that SCBC created, Briefing Note for Local Governments and Recommended Policy and Bylaws documents, were updated last year by Nature Canada, to address a national audience, and distributed across the country. Educational information One very successful information piece for cat owners has been the educational “Happy Cat” brochure, first developed by SCBC in 2015. Last spring, the brochure was updated and now includes information on cats’ impact on vulnerable bat populations. SCBC also has a more detailed Stewardship Practices guide “Reducing the Impact of Cats on Birds and Wildlife (2016).”</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/scbc-wins-award/">SCBC wins Nature Canada 2017 Conservation Partner Award</a> appeared first on <a href="https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca">Stewardship Centre for BC</a>.</p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-5041" src="http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Consv-partner-award-300x215.jpg" alt="" width="352" height="254" />The Stewardship Centre for BC is pleased to share it has won Nature Canada’s 2017 Conservation Partner Award.</p>
<p>The award recognizes the conservation efforts of a Nature Canada partner organization whose work has significantly contributed to the cause of conservation in Canada. <span id="more-5039"></span></p>
<p>In this case, it was awarded to SCBC for its “tireless work towards Keeping Cats Safe and Saving Bird Lives.”</p>
<p>As noted in the letter announcing the award:</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">“[SCBC’s] research into municipalities has helped our coalition better understand the issue in that province, and your strong resources for municipalities has greatly helped our cause, not only in BC, but across the country. You’ve also helped the program by bringing other provincial partners into the fold, and actively engaging on social media.”</p>
<h5><strong>Overview of SCBC’s work on Cats and Birds:</strong></h5>
<p><strong><em>Survey on attitudes and opinions</em></strong><br />
While the impact of domestic and feral cats on the mortality of birds has been documented, there are few studies in Canada examining public attitudes towards free-roaming cats.</p>
<p>So last winter, the Stewardship Centre for British Columbia (SCBC) worked with UBC Environmental Science students to develop a public online survey and a targeted telephone survey to better understand perceptions surrounding free-roaming domestic cats.</p>
<p>A major finding of the survey is that two-thirds of British Columbian cat-owners feel it is appropriate or somewhat appropriate to allow cats to be outside unsupervised. SCBC’s future education and outreach will work on changing these attitudes. The full survey report will be available soon.</p>
<p><strong><em>SCBC work with municipalities</em></strong><br />
The targeted phone interviews with local governments and animal welfare organizations collected information on current policies, practices and bylaws in place in their communities. This work revealed that few municipalities had effective no-roam bylaws.</p>
<p>SCBC is arranging partnerships with some local municipalities on cat and bird educational campaigns as a first step in securing changes at the local level.</p>
<p>Additionally, two earlier documents that SCBC created, <em>Briefing Note for Local Governments</em> and<em> Recommended Policy and Bylaws </em>documents, were updated last year by Nature Canada, to address a national audience, and distributed across the country.</p>
<p><strong><em>Educational information</em></strong><br />
One very successful information piece for cat owners has been the educational “Happy Cat” brochure, first developed by SCBC in 2015. Last spring, the brochure was updated and now includes information on cats’ impact on vulnerable bat populations.</p>
<p>SCBC also has a more detailed Stewardship Practices guide “Reducing the Impact of Cats on Birds and Wildlife (2016).”</p>
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<title>2016-17 Annual Report now available!</title>
<link>https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/2016-17-annual-report-now-available/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2017 20:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>At the Stewardship Centre, we’re inspired each and every day by our amazing community of supporters. Their diverse contributions are reflected in the achievements profiled in our most recent Annual Report. In looking at our work during 2016-2017, two themes emerge: broadening our engagement across multiple sectors; and celebrating the work of the BC stewardship community. Our report highlights our achievements in our three program areas: Green Shores; Wildlife & Species at Risk; and Strengthening Stewardship. Read our full annual report for 2016-17 to learn more.</p>
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<p>At the Stewardship Centre, we’re inspired each and every day by our amazing community of supporters.</p>
<p>Their diverse contributions are reflected in the achievements profiled in our most recent <a href="http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/PDF_docs/reports/AnnualReport2016-17(web).pdf">Annual Report</a>.<span id="more-4989"></span></p>
<p>In looking at our work during 2016-2017, two themes emerge: broadening our engagement across multiple sectors; and celebrating the work of the BC stewardship community.</p>
<p>Our report highlights our achievements in our three program areas: Green Shores; Wildlife & Species at Risk; and Strengthening Stewardship.</p>
<p><a href="http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/PDF_docs/reports/AnnualReport2016-17(web).pdf">Read our full annual report for 2016-17</a> to learn more.</p>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>The Species at Risk Primer is an easy-to use entry point for people wanting to research and learn about species at risk in British Columbia. It provides basic biological and distribution information in lay terms and provides easy access to more detailed information from the Conservation Data Centre (CDC) and other sources. Local government staff, consultants, landowners, citizens groups, non-profit organizations and students should all find it useful. The Species at Risk Primer update project is developing solutions-based approaches to land management for species at risk. Stewardship practices (SPs) will be developed for species at risk of concern to agricultural producers, local governments and private landowners in priority geographic areas such as the Fraser Valley and the South Okanagan. SPs will be tailored to the particular suites of species that occur on the landscape in consultation with species experts, the agricultural community and government. Visit the website at http://www.speciesatriskbc.ca/ or take a look at our SAR Factsheet for a succinct introduction to the Primer and the Update project. Acknowledgements We offer sincere thanks to the numerous individuals and organizations who are involved in and contribute to the Species at Risk project. Their donations, support, guidance and information have been indispensable to the ongoing work of the Stewardship Centre. We also wish to recognize the following partner organizations for contributing funding to Species at Risk Primer 2013 projects:  </p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/pidahoensis05cu.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1248" title="pidahoensis05cu" src="http://www.stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/pidahoensis05cu.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="519" srcset="https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/pidahoensis05cu.jpg 800w, https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/pidahoensis05cu-300x194.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a>The Species at Risk Primer is an easy-to use entry point for people wanting to research and learn about species at risk in British Columbia. It provides basic biological and distribution information in lay terms and provides easy access to more detailed information from the Conservation Data Centre (CDC) and other sources. Local government staff, consultants, landowners, citizens groups, non-profit organizations and students should all find it useful.</p>
<p>The Species at Risk Primer update project is developing solutions-based approaches to land management for species at risk. Stewardship practices (SPs) will be developed for species at risk of concern to agricultural producers, local governments and private landowners in priority geographic areas such as the Fraser Valley and the South Okanagan. SPs will be tailored to the particular suites of species that occur on the landscape in consultation with species experts, the agricultural community and government.</p>
<p>Visit the website at <a href="http://www.speciesatrisk.bc.ca/" target="_blank">http://www.speciesatriskbc.ca/</a> or take a look at our <a href="http://www.stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/SARFactsheetFINAL.pdf">SAR Factsheet</a> for a succinct introduction to the Primer and the Update project.</p>
<h3>Acknowledgements</h3>
<p>We offer sincere thanks to the numerous individuals and organizations who are involved in and contribute to the Species at Risk project. Their donations, support, guidance and information have been indispensable to the ongoing work of the Stewardship Centre. We also wish to recognize the following partner organizations for contributing funding to Species at Risk Primer 2013 projects:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bcac.bc.ca/ardcorp/program/agriculture-environment-initiative"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1630" title="Species at Risk Primer Funding" src="http://www.stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Canada_IAF_BC_Funding1.jpg" alt="" width="701" height="137" srcset="https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Canada_IAF_BC_Funding1.jpg 701w, https://stewardshipcentrebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Canada_IAF_BC_Funding1-300x58.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px" /></a></p>
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