Garry Oak Restoration Project (GORP)Organization Mandate
The Garry Oak Restoration Project (GORP), an initiative of the Municipality of Saanich, is a public ecological restoration program designed to educate local residents about the value and sensitivity of Garry oak ecosystems. Following a ?living laboratory? approach, remnants of Garry oak ecosystems on land owned by Saanich have been developed into restoration demonstration sites to provide opportunities for community stewardship, preservation and education. The Garry Oak Restoration Project supports community building and partnerships concerning endangered Garry oak ecosystems through participation in the GORP sites and through support of similar efforts. Locations
9 restoration sites on municipal parkland within Saanich. Current Activities and Projects
RESTORATION
*Inventories, monitoring and restoration of GORP sites
*Active Volunteer Program coordinated by the Coordinator of Volunteers to work with individuals, groups and school group volunteers for restoration and support of the GORP sites
EDUCATION AND PROMOTION
*Community events and other educational activities
*Encouraging private land-owners to acknowledge, appreciate and incorporate Garry oak ecosystems on their private land
COMMUNITY BUILDING AND PARTNERSHIPS
*Working in partnership with organizations to assist them with their restoration projects.
*Working with communities to restore GORP sites
*GO Restore! newsletter goes out to volunteers, site neighbours, contributors and other interested folks
CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION
*Promotion of conservation and preservation of Garry oak ecosystems in Saanich and supporting efforts beyond Saanich.
Completed Activities and Projects
An Inventory and Description of Garry Oak Restoration Project Sites (July 2001)
Soil and Wildlife Inventories
Restoration Management Plan
Program Brochure
Plant ID Cards Fundraising Initiatives
fundraising for specific projects Partners
SPONSOR ORGANIZATIONS:
The District of Saanich
Environment Canada
Restoration of Natural Systems, UVic
Garry Oak Meadows Preservation Society Publications
An Inventory and Description of Garry Oak Restoration Project Sites (July 2001)
Restoration Management Plan (August 2002)
GO Restore! (bi-annual newsletter)
Volunteers Required
Volunteers are needed for different types of restoration work on the GORP sites. Volunteer positions include Restoration Assistants, Site Stewards and Inventory Assistants. Restoration work can include invasive species removal, planting and plant care, mulching and other similar activities. Monitoring and Inventory work on the sites is also an essential volunteer activity.
Volunteers are also needed for non-restoration activities such as photography, data entry, historical research and other helpful roles.
To find out more about volunteering for GORP see the web site www.gorpsaanich.com or contact Jenny at 744-1710 or marian.mccoy@saanich.ca
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c/o Saanich Parks, 1040 McKenzie Ave.
Victoria, BC V8P 2L4 Phone: 250 475-5539
Fax: 250-475-5430
Email: marian.mccoy@saanich.ca
Website: saanich.ca/gorp/ Main Contact
Marian McCoy
Natural Areas Technician
Phone: 250 475-5539
Fax: 250-475-5430
Email: marian.mccoy@saanich.ca
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