NEW:
Gardening with Native Plants (2009) (PDF 1.1MB)
Many Vancouver Island residents want attractive, easy to maintain, drought tolerant gardens that attract birds and butterflies. This guide will help you improve your garden: the best plants, design tips, recommended nurseries, and other expert recommendations are inside. Also download the info page below:
INFO PAGE FOR GARDENING WITH NATIVE PLANTS guide
Nursery list, recommended demonstration gardens, garden designs, websites, books, and more.
Research and Policy
Western Painted Turtle Surveys on Southern Gulf Vancouver Islands 2008 (2008) (PDF 3.3MB)
The Western Painted Turtle, Chrysemys picta bellii (Pacific Coast Population) was designated as
endangered in Canada in 2006. The distribution and ecology of the species west of the Coastal
Mountains are poorly known, hindering conservation efforts. The objectives of this study were to
carry out surveys in selected areas on Vancouver Island and southern Gulf Islands to fill in data
gaps in distribution and habitat use and to identify threats. A further objective was to solicit
information on turtle sightings through public outreach and to involve private landowners and
land managers in stewardship activities.
Urban Forest Stewardship Initiative Summary Mapping Report: Tree
Cover and Impervious Surface 1986-2005. (2008) (PDF 36MB)
On behalf of the Urban Forest Stewardship Initiative, HAT used GIS technology and orthophotography to map changes in tree cover and impervious surface areas from Sooke to Sidney region. CITYgreen software was used to calculate the monetary value trees in our region provide in green ecosystem services, such as stormwater retention, and carbon sequestration.
Urban Forest Stewardship Initiative Mapping Report: Executive Summary (2008) (PDF 3.6mb)
An executive summary of the Summary Mapping Report.
HAT Manual: Protecting Natural Areas in the Capital Region (2004) (PDF 764KB)
The HAT Manual is designed for people who want to protect natural areas, but are not sure of the options open to them. These people might be local government decision-makers, developers, members of conservation organizations and individuals who are trying to make a difference.
Building Homes & Habitats: A Resource Guide (PDF 3.1MB)
This resource guide is serves as a how-to manual about the project. It is the hope of the Wild Garden Party that it will be helpful to those landscaping Habitat for Humanity sites, as well as other subdivisions, schoolyards, and private properties.
Annual General Reports
HAT's Annual Report summarizes our activities and finances over our fiscal year (Nov 1 to Oct 31).
2008-2009 Annual Report (361KB PDF)
2007-2008 Annual Report (372KB PDF)
2006-2007 Annual Report (400KB PDF)
2005-2006 Annual Report (355KB PDF)
2004-2005 Annual Report (370KB PDF)
Good Neighbours
Knockan Hill Good Neighbours Final Report (2008) (2.4MB PDF)
Rithet's Bog Good Neighbours Final Report (2007) (3.1MB PDF)
Colquitz Watershed Good Neighbours Final Report (2005) (3.6MB PDF)
Brochures
Sharp-tailed Snake Brochure (560KB PDF)
Sharp-tailed Snake ID-key (760KB PDF)
Western Painted Turtle ID Guide (3.3MB PDF)
