Community Excellence Awards

Contributor: Delta (City)

Year: 2018

Category: Sustainability

Short Description:
The intention of the Strategy is to identify, protect, enhance, and monitor habitat and biodiversity within the diverse landscapes of Delta (e.g. urban, agricultural, industrial, and natural areas).

Last Reviewed: April 25, 2019, 1:40 pm

Detailed Description:

The Birds and Biodiversity Conservation Strategy envisions that Delta's globally significant bird populations, unique biodiversity, and ecological functions are protected and enhanced for future generations. The intention of the Strategy is to identify, protect, enhance, and monitor habitat and biodiversity within the diverse landscapes of Delta (e.g. urban, agricultural, industrial, and natural areas).

The goals of the Strategy are as follows:

1. Delta's habitats are protected, enhanced, and resilient
2. The community understands and values Delta's natural resources
3. Collaborative partnerships are fostered with a shared vision for biodiversity protection and enhancement
4. Delta and the Fraser River Estuary are established as a world-class centre for birds and biodiversity
5. Delta works to conserve its heritage as a working landscape that is significant for birds and biodiversity