The CBT Board of Directors encourages interested individuals from the UNESCO Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region to sign-up for membership on an Advisory Committee. Participating on these community-based Committees provides residents with an excellent opportunity to network with peers and contribute to a sustainable future for the region.
Forestry Info Session March 2008
The Terrestrial Committee provides advice to the CBT Board on project proposals and priorities. The group meets every 6 - 8 weeks and has broad representation from throughout the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve region. All meetings are opened to the public -- please feel welcome to join us.
The Committee also develops their own projects with staff support. In Spring 2008, the Terrestrial Committee hosted a forestry info session to facilitate the sharing of information between forestry operators and committee members. The Committee was keen to increase their knowledge about current and planned harvesting, as well as the challenges and opportunities in meeting the Scientific Panel Recommendations.
In 2007, the Committee purchased a partial set of orthographic photos of the Clayoquot Sound region. These photos are available for research, education and training purposes at no cost. Please contact Jessie Fletcher at the CBT to make arrangements to access the photos.
Terrestrial Committee Terms of Reference
The Terrestrial Committee has an annual budget of $10,000 for discretionary funding of research, education and training projects. Requests are received on an ongoing basis for small projects throughout the region. Proponents are strongly encouraged to attend committee meetings to present their request in order that they are available to answer questions. Although there is no template for applications, all requests should be made in writing to the CBT. The following table lists the Committee's discretionary spending.
Year |
Project |
Proponent |
Amount |
| 2006 | Signage for Wild Pacific Trail | West Coast Bear Aware Committee | $2,000 |
| 2007 | Celebration of Health | Ucluelet First Nation | $1,000 |
| 2007 | Geography 490: Ahousaht Field Work | University of Victoria | $3,000 |
| 2007 | Orthographic Photos | CBT Terrestrial Committee | $5,000 |
| 2008 | Forestry Forum | CBT Terrestrial Committee | $1,437.70 |
| 2008 | Scope of Change: New Forest Managers, New Management Ideas in Clayoquot Sound | Friends of Clayoquot Sound | $5,000 |
| 2008 | Sydney Inlet Field Course | Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre | $2,200 |
Agendas |
Minutes |
| February 12, 2009 | February 12, 2009 |
| March 26, 2009 | March 26, 2009 |
| April 28, 2009 | April 28, 2009 |
Agendas |
Minutes |
| February 4, 2008 | February 4, 2008 |
| September 18, 2008 | September 18, 2008 |
| October 29, 2008 | October 29, 2008 |
| November 17, 2008 | November 17, 2008 |
Interested in learning more about the CBT and our Advisory Committees?
For additional information contact:
Jessie Fletcher
Clayoquot Biosphere Trust
Interim Community Coordinator
250-725-2219
jessie.fletcher (at) clayoquotbiosphere.org
