Tag: Garry Oak Ecosystem
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The Inconvenient Garry Oak Ecosystem: Distinguishing Native Trees from House Plants through Victoria’s Draft OCP.
By Squirrel for Mayor August 26, 2025 The title of this article, “The Inconvenient Garry Oak Ecosystem,” makes reference to Indigenous author Thomas King’s book, The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America. Kings’ publication is a critical examination of the settlement of North America through an Indigenous lens, and discusses… Read more
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Urbanists vs. the Nature in My Backyards. District of Saanich – Special Council Meeting for Draft Quadra McKenzie Plan July 7th, 2025.
A Special Council Meeting was held at the District of Saanich’s July 7th meeting regarding the proposed Quadra McKenzie Plan (QMP). More than 100 people packed Saanich municipal hall. Each presenter had three minutes to provide input. The Quadra McKenzie plan, which has been in the works since 2023, will decide how a major chunk… Read more