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The Nature Trust is a charitable corporation dedicated to conserving areas
of ecological significance in British Columbia, a province of remarkable
natural diversity which far exceeds that of any other in Canada. 

Sixty-two percent of Canada�s forest types, and 75% of the country�s bird
and mammal species, occur in British Columbia. 

Our Legacy: In 1971, the Federal Government granted $4.5 million to The
Nature Trust, and the income is used to conserve areas of ecological
significance in the province. 

The Nature Trust and its partners in conservation have invested more than
$25 million since 1971 to secure over 200 acquisitions covering 13,055
strategically located hectares (32,259 acres), thus creating a legacy of
grasslands, marshes, forests and mountains that protect the plant and
wildlife species they nurture.
 
Our Work: We identify important areas of the province, alone or in
co-operation with individuals, groups or government--we welcome proposals
from anyone who believes an area deserves protection--then acquire key
lands through gift or purchase. 

We then lease the land under 99�year agreements for nominal charges to
government or private agencies on condition the property is preserved and
protected as a site of ecological interest--and we retain ownership to
ensure this is so. 

We also encourage private and government sectors to set aside important
areas as well. 

The Nature Trust encourages public use of our lands, where it�s consistent
with our objectives.

Donations: Our funds come from a variety of sources, primarily from the
donations of individuals, foundations, corporations and
governments--people like you who also see the importance of our work. 

The Vancouver Foundation also maintains The Nature Trust Open Fund for
those who wish to make donations in that way. 

We make it as easy as possible for you to work with us. Donations can be
made by Visa or MasterCard, simply by phoning us at (604) 925-1128 and
providing information for your receipt. 

If you wish to discuss a Charitable Lifetime Term Deposit or other forms
of donations, please contact our Executive Vice-President, Ron Erickson.
Our mailing address is:

The Nature Trust
808, 100 Park Royal South
West Vancouver, B.C.
V7T 1A2
Canada

E-mail should be addressed to: nature.trust@morgan-news.com 


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The Nature Trust Board of Directors

Each member of our Board of Directors is a significant contributor to The
Nature Trust�s goals in their private and public lives. 

G. Edward Moul, FCA -- Chairman
Edward D.H. Wilkinson, QC -- Vice Chairman

Vernon C. Brink, OC, OBC, PhD
Ian McTaggart Cowan, OC, OBC, PhD
Hugh A. Magee
Carmen C. Purdy
George C. Reifel
R. L. (Dick) Richards
The Honourable Robert G. Rogers
A. Arthur Stauble
John N. Woodworth, CM, MRAIC

Ron Erickson, MSc.Ag -- Executive Vice-President