Comox Valley Nature is pleased to host the following free online lecture:
Title: Garry Oak Ecosystems – Benefits to Urban Areas
Speaker: Thomas Munson
Date: Sunday, February 20, 2022
Time: 7:00 p.m. PST
This webinar is facilitated by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists and is open to the public (see the registration link below).
Less than 5% of the rare Garry oak ecosystems exist in their natural form on Vancouver Island. Despite their rarity, they perform valuable ecological, cultural and economic functions in our urban areas. Protecting and managing Garry oak ecosystems in these urban areas is a challenge, for many reasons. Examples of successful management will be discussed from urban areas in Victoria and Saanich. These examples could be beneficial if applied to the northern range of Garry oak ecosystems in the Comox Valley.
About the speaker
Thomas Munson holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies degree from University of Waterloo, and a Restoration of Natural Systems Diploma and Masters of Science degree from the University of Victoria. He has worked with First Nations in Yukon Territory, British Columbia, and Colombia, South America for much of the past 20 years. Thomas worked as Environmental Technician for City of Victoria Parks, in restoration, and management of Garry oak ecosystems. Now, as Senior Environmental Planner for District of Saanich, he works to protect these same ecosystems from development activities.
Registration
“Seating capacity” for the talk is limited, and you need to register in advance. You can check the computer requirements for attendees here.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the webinar.
If you are new to Comox Valley Nature, find out more about us here.
Although CVN lectures are free, donations of any size from non-members who attend are always appreciated ($4.00 is suggested).
