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Friends of the Gulf Islands Society is a collaboration of islanders focussed on the islands under the jurisdiction of the Islands Trust, a unique “public trust” created by the British Columbia legislature in 1974 to stop unrestrained development and preserve the natural environment and rural character of the islands for all British Columbians. We advocate for our elected trustees and the Province of BC to fulfill their obligation under the Trust Act “to preserve and protect” the Trust islands during these times of increasing development pressures and the climate crisis.
Advocating for the protection of the 13 major islands of the Trust Area: Bowen, Denman, Gabriola, Galiano, Gambier/Keats, Hornby, Lasqueti, Mayne, North Pender, Salt Spring, Saturna, South Pender, Thetis and more than 450 smaller islands for all British Columbians
Trust Islands have an urgent need for informed land use planning
Help preserve and protect the unique amenities and environment of the islands in the Trust area by signing our new petition. Your voice matters!
Friends of the Gulf Islands acknowledges that the lands and waters that encompass the Islands Trust Area have been home to Indigenous peoples since time immemorial and honours the rich history, stewardship, and culture that embody this place we all call home.