The Parksville Wetlands and adjacent woodlands form a key migratory bird habitat, natural area, and watershed resource on eastern Vancouver Island, BC. This special area is both a rare ecosystem and a highly valuable environmental feature.
This hidden gem is a key habitat for unique marsh birds, supporting an abundance and diversity of species. The Parksville Wetlands are one of the best birding areas on Vancouver Island. This rich and diverse habitat has great potential for ecotourism and birding, both growing sectors of our economy.
The Parksville Wetlands are located over Aquifer 216 near the city water wells, at the city's southwest edge. The wetlands cover over 10 acres of the property, providing key water filtration, flood mitigation and groundwater recharge services, maintaining the quality of Parksville's water.
This wetland is a highly scenic natural area, contributing to the quality of life in the community as well as providing birding opportunities for visitors.
The Parksville Wetlands Initiative, coordinated by Christopher Stephens seeks to build a partnership between the City of Parksville and The Land Conservancy of BC (TLC) to secure the Parksville wetlands.
At this current stage, public support is needed to promote pursuit of a purchase arrangement. Our focus is to raise awareness of the Parksville Wetlands with the goal of securement.
The Parksville Wetlands Initiative, coordinated by Christopher Stephens aims has the support of The Land Conservancy of BC and the interest of local resident's groups. Discussions with the City of Parksville are beginning.
This unique habitat supports many species of marsh birds and provides key watershed values, saving our community thousands of dollars through ecosystem services.
This hidden gem is a key habitat for unique marsh birds, supporting an abundance and diversity of species. The Parksville Wetlands are one of the best birding areas on Vancouver Island. This rich and diverse habitat has great potential for ecotourism and birding, both growing sectors of our economy.
The Parksville Wetlands are located over Aquifer 216 near the city water wells, at the city's southwest edge. The wetlands cover over 10 acres of the property, providing key water filtration, flood mitigation and groundwater recharge services, maintaining the quality of Parksville's water.
This wetland is a highly scenic natural area, contributing to the quality of life in the community as well as providing birding opportunities for visitors.
The Parksville Wetlands Initiative, coordinated by Christopher Stephens seeks to build a partnership between the City of Parksville and The Land Conservancy of BC (TLC) to secure the Parksville wetlands.
At this current stage, public support is needed to promote pursuit of a purchase arrangement. Our focus is to raise awareness of the Parksville Wetlands with the goal of securement.
The Parksville Wetlands Initiative, coordinated by Christopher Stephens aims has the support of The Land Conservancy of BC and the interest of local resident's groups. Discussions with the City of Parksville are beginning.
This unique habitat supports many species of marsh birds and provides key watershed values, saving our community thousands of dollars through ecosystem services.
| Parksville Wetlands and Adjecent Woodlands Bird Checklist (2011 update). Researched and Compiled by Christopher Stephens. |
Related Sites:
City of Parksville http://www.parksville.ca/
The Land Conservancy of BC http://blog.conservancy.bc.ca/
Visit and "Like" the Parksville Wetlands on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Parksville-Wetlands-A-Hidden-Gem/211787302265027
Christopher Stephens - Volunteer Project Coordinator mnc.stephens@shaw, Facebook "Christopher M. Stephens"
Stakeholders to be determined ----------------------
City of Parksville http://www.parksville.ca/
The Land Conservancy of BC http://blog.conservancy.bc.ca/
Visit and "Like" the Parksville Wetlands on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Parksville-Wetlands-A-Hidden-Gem/211787302265027
Christopher Stephens - Volunteer Project Coordinator mnc.stephens@shaw, Facebook "Christopher M. Stephens"
Stakeholders to be determined ----------------------
