Shore Access #17 Ecological Restoration Project (2023 to 2024) Georgeson Bay, Galiano Island, BC

Abstract

This report documents work done on the ecological restoration project Shore Access 17 at Georgeson Bay on Galiano Island between June 2023 and August 2024, building off work from prior involved parties from 2020 to 2023. The goal of my project is to ensure the continuation and progression of ecological restoration on the site through removal of invasive species and planting of native species. Activities conducted during this period include 174 person-hours of invasive species management (primarily during three volunteer work parties), native species monitoring in Zone 1 of the site to assess species abundance and survival rates, native plant species selection for future planting and administrative tasks. Six of eight total recommendations from the 2023 management plan were progressed during my involvement in the project. Recommendations for moving forward include site wide recommendations for invasive species management, adaptive management measures and suggested next steps for the project.