British Columbia

Spanning from the coastal bluffs and lush forests of the West Coast, through the grasslands of the Interior, all the way to the alpine forests and rugged mountains along British Columbia’s eastern border, NCC’s work in BC is as varied as the province’s landscapes.

British Columbia is the most biodiverse province in Canada, home to many rare and globally imperilled species. NCC’s goal is to protect these species and landscapes by conserving critical habitats and strengthening ecological resilience — essential actions in the face of climate change.

All across BC, NCC works where we can have the most impact through land conservation, restoration and recovery. We engage with local communities, First Nations, governments and partners to tailor our approach to best suit the needs of the land and all the living beings and natural systems that rely on it.

NCC first began work in BC in 1974 by supporting the acquisition of Mud Bay — a vibrant intertidal zone in Vancouver’s Boundary Bay. Since then, we have completed more than 220 projects that protect more than 970,000 hectares of the province's lands and waters.