As many of you know, Galiano Island has a legacy of industrial clear-cut logging that has resulted in huge swathes of simplified plantation forests on our landscape. These young monocultures lack diversity and increase wildfire risk. On Quadra Hill, we’ve been working for the past couple of years to
model restorative forestry practices, integrating both
wetland restoration and forest restoration.
On Friday, we’ll talk about the restoration we’ve done, and then there will be opportunities to contribute by:
- pulling down a Douglas-fir tree with a chain hoist
- managing fuels and creating conservation burn piles for biochar generation in the fall
We’ll meet at 9:30 at the cul-de-sac at the end of Melissa Road (1000 Melissa Road). GCA staff will manage parking along the shoulder of Melissa Road, or on the Quadra Hill property depending on vehicle type. Snacks will be provided! If you want to join us for lunch, please bring a packed lunch, and water for the day.
Tools will be provided. Make sure you wear a pair of hiking boots with good traction, as well as long sleeves and pants. There is a chance of rain, so come prepared. FYI, there are no washroom facilities on this property.
We hope you’ll be able to join us for a fun, educational, and productive day! Please let Adam Huggins know ahead of time if you plan on attending, by emailing him at
adam.huggins@galianoconservancy.ca.
