What is the GCC?

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The Grasslands Conservation Council of British Columbia (GCC) is a strategic alliance of organizations and individuals that was established as a society in August 1999, and then as a registered charity in December 2001. The diverse group of individuals and organizations that contribute to the GCC includes:

government officials;
range management specialists;
ranchers;
grasslands agrologists and ecologists;
First Nations;
environmental groups; and
grassland recreationists and enthusiasts.

The members of the GCC all share a deep commitment to the conservation and stewardship of the grasslands in our province.

The GCC's mission is to

foster greater understanding and appreciation for the ecological, social, economic and cultural importance of the grasslands throughout BC
promote stewardship and sustainable management practices that will ensure the long-term health of BC’s grasslands
promote the conservation of representative grassland ecosystems, species at risk and their habitats

The GCC was created to

increase awareness and appreciation for BC's rare and beautiful grassland ecosystems;
work with land managers to achieve sustainable management practices;
protect the grasslands against threats from a number of sources; and
to implement proactive projects that will ensure the conservation and stewardship of BC's grasslands.

How are the grasslands of BC being threatened?

The long-term sustainability of the grasslands are currently being threatened by increased pressures in areas such as:

urban expansion;
subdivision and development;
abusive recreation;
invasive weeds;
forest encroachment; and
inappropriate land management practices.

The majority of the grasslands in Canada have already been lost, but
British Columbians still have the chance to protect and conserve our valuable grasslands heritage.

What is the GCC?

The GCC's mission is to

The GCC was created to

How are the grasslands of BC being threatened?

Please help the GCC ensure that our grasslands last forever.