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An essential part of the conservation solution is to build a new and diversified economy that sustains the long-term health of environment and communities.

The communities scattered along the coast of British Columbia, including those on Vancouver Island, have witnessed dramatic declines in economic prosperity over the past ten years. The region’s traditional economic base, fishing and forestry, has abated because waters were over-fished and forests over-cut. Global demand for these resources has also dwindled as competition has increased.

In order to gain government and community support for a conservation-based model, it must be demonstrated that such a model can bring short-term and long-term economic benefits to the region.

The coast conservation strategy includes a large-scale investment program that matches conservation commitments with grants and investment capital. In January 2007 the environmental community commitment of $60 million was matched by a provincial commitment of $30 million and a federal commitment of $30 million, subject to the Federal budget passing.

$120 million in financing to support local communities in their transition towards a conservation-based economy was secured.

Funds will be used to create local long-term jobs in projects such as managing new protected areas and sustainable business ventures.

photos: Adrian Dorst (banner), Al Harvey/Slidefarm (centre)

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	You are here: Home - The Campaign - Building a Solution - Investing in Communities Document Actions Send this page Print this page Investing in Communities An essential part of the conservation solution is to build a new and diversified economy that sustains the long-term health of environment and communities. The communities scattered along the coast of British Columbia, including those on Vancouver Island, have witnessed dramatic declines in economic prosperity over the past ten years. The region’s traditional economic base, fishing and forestry, has abated because waters were over-fished and forests over-cut. Global demand for these resources has also dwindled as competition has increased. In order to gain government and community support for a conservation-based model, it must be demonstrated that such a model can bring short-term and long-term economic benefits to the region. The coast conservation strategy includes a large-scale investment program that matches conservation commitments with grants and investment capital. In January 2007 the environmental community commitment of $60 million was matched by a provincial commitment of $30 million and a federal commitment of $30 million, subject to the Federal budget passing. $120 million in financing to support local communities in their transition towards a conservation-based economy was secured. Funds will be used to create local long-term jobs in projects such as managing new protected areas and sustainable business ventures. photos: Adrian Dorst (banner), Al Harvey/Slidefarm (centre)