Significant portions ofprotected grasslandsinSouth Okanagan, British Columbia are now larger.
On Wednesday, theBritish Columbia Nature Trustannounced that it had purchased 65 hectares (161 acres) of private land in theWhite Lake Basinarea. Did.
A $200,000 land parcel purchased with funds from donors was added to the White Lake Basin Biodiversity Ranch.
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The newly acquired land, called Park Rill Creek Infill West, was surrounded by ranches. After purchase, the ranch now spans 8,287 hectares (20,478 acres).
The Nature Trust, a non-profit organization, says it has been acquiring land in the area since 1996. The ranch is made up of 13 lots and "demonstrates a commitment to building a large-scale shelter over time."
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"The continuous natural grasslands and associated ecosystems thrive with a diversity of native plants and animals. It supports thriving communities and is recognized as one of BC's most threatened ecosystems," said the Nature Trust.
"Grasslands make up less than 1% of the state's land base, but support more than 30% of BC's known threatened and vulnerable plant and animal species."
The Nature Trust says it raised $200,000 through a crowdfunding campaign earlier this year.
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With the funds raised and government funding, The Nature Trust will “purchase this property and We were able to protect the ecosystem and native species that are vulnerable to development for the next generation.”
According to the Nature Trust, many endangered bird species call the area home. They say they are calling. Lewis woodpeckers, swallows, owls, grasshopper sparrows, pale bats, American badgers, western salamanders, and monstrous cockatoos. Holly snake.
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The association added that the region would promote viable domestic cattle grazing operations.
"In the face of rapid biodiversity loss and climate change, nature is our greatest ally," said Jasper Lament, CEO of The Nature Trust.
"Large-scale conservation is a powerful tool to help mitigate climate change while allowing biodiversity to thrive undisturbed."
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