Garry Oak Meadow Preservation Society

Organization Mandate
The Garry Oak Meadow Preservation Society (GOMPS) formed in 1992 because local citizens were concerned that woodlands and meadows were rapidly disappearing as a result of development in the Capital Regional District. The society is dedicated to the preservation, protection and restoration of Garry oak stands and their natural habitats. We engage in educational activities, lobby all levels of government through letter writing and attending council meetings and public hearings, and we work on habitat restoration. The society is authorized by the Ministry of the Environment to hold conservation covenants. We welcome your interest and your becoming a member

Locations
The Society is active in all places in Canada where Garry Oaks are growing but primarily in the Capital Region District and the East coast of Vancouver Island.

Current Activities and Projects
Seven members involved with the production of the document "Recovery Strategy of Garry Oak and Associated Ecosystems and Species at risk in Canada".Two directors at the roundtable for the "Management Plan for Beacon Hill Park"Continuously consulting with city planners at locations of land developments.

Keywords:

Garry Oak,EDUCATION/ COMMUNICATION/ PUBLIC, HABITAT RESTORATION, ECOSYSTEM INVENTORIES, MONITORING and HABITAT PROTECTION, SPECIES INVENTORY, COVENANTS, STEWARDSHIP, PLANNING AND PARTNERSHIP, ECOLOGICAL STUDIES, LAND ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION, STUDENTS/YOUTH, NATURAL HISTORY, FIRST NATIONS, SCHOOLS, NATIVE PLANTS,

Completed Activities and Projects
We have completed a tree by tree inventory of all Garry Oaks and their exact locations in Victoria, Oak Bay, Esquimalt and the urban areas of Saanich. This data and maps has been supplied to the relevant municipalities to aid in their planning processes.

Fundraising Initiatives
We are currently seeking funding for the implemtation of the activities described in the recently released document "Recovery Strategy for Garry Oak and their Associated Ecosystems and Species at Risk in Canada"

Partners
Wildlife Branch of the BC Environment DepartmentRoyal BC MuseumUniversity of VictoriaConservation Data CentreVictoria Natural History SocietyFairfield Community Association

Publications
1993 Colloquium Proceedings on the Garry Oak Ecosystems
Available in electronic format by request.

Poster of Garry Oak meadow $10.oo includes shipping
15 inch by 23 inch

All past issues of our newsletter will soon be available for download in PDF format.

Volunteers Required
Communications skills for presentations to city councils and planning departments.Fund raising skills.

Conservation Connection

Suite A 954 Queens Avenue
Victoria, BC V8T 1M6

Phone: 250-383-3427
Email: garry1oak@netscape.net

Website: goert.ca

Main Contact
Hal Gibbard
President
Phone: 250-383-3427
Email: hagibbard@shaw.ca

Secondary Contact
Tom Gillespie
Treasurer
Phone: 250-383-3427
Email: garry1oak@netscape.net