What is the GCC?

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.

What is the GCC's mission? 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

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; British Columbians still have the chance to protect and conserve our valuable grasslands heritage. Please help the GCC to ensure that our grasslands last forever.