Garry Oak Trees and Ecosystems with Ryan Senechal
Garry Oak Trees and Ecosystems with Ryan Senechal, President of the Garry Oak Meadow Preservation Society. The Rockland Neighbourhood Association invited its members to attend a presentation on the native Garry oak (Quercus garryana) woodlands and meadows and the preservation, protection and restoration of a key part of Victoria BC's natural ecosystem.
Here is the full PDF file of the presentation.
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Indigenous land stewardship is key to the survival of this rare ecosystem | Creator Network
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The Garry oak ecosystem is home to hundreds of species, many of which are endangered and are not found anywhere else. These meadows exist today because of the stewardship of Indigenous peoples. In this video, wildlife conservationist Connel Bradwell and filmmaker Emily Robertson meet two Indigenous stewards PEPAḴIYE (Ashley Cooper) and ŚW̱,XELOSELWET (Tiffany Joseph), as they explain the importance of the Garry oak meadows for traditional food, medicine, culture and biodiversity. Indigenous peoples continue to steward these meadows today and are ensuring that they survive for future generations. Featuring: PEPAḴIYE Ashley Cooper - PEPÁḴEṈ HÁUTW̱ ȽTS Program Director ŚW̱,XELOSELWET Tiffany Joseph - Language & Cultural Revivalist Connel Bradwell - Co-Director & Host Emily Robertson - Cinematographer, Editor, Co-Director & Host Produced for CBC Creator Network.
The Garry oak ecosystem is home to hundreds of species, many of which are endangered and are not found anywhere else. These meadows exist today because of the stewardship of Indigenous peoples. In this video, wildlife conservationist Connel Bradwell and filmmaker Emily Robertson meet two Indigenous stewards PEPAḴIYE (Ashley Cooper) and ŚW̱,XELOSELWET (Tiffany Joseph), as they explain the importance of the Garry oak meadows for traditional food, medicine, culture and biodiversity. Indigenous peoples continue to steward these meadows today and are ensuring that they survive for future generations. Featuring: PEPAḴIYE Ashley Cooper - PEPÁḴEṈ HÁUTW̱ ȽTS Program Director ŚW̱,XELOSELWET Tiffany Joseph - Language & Cultural Revivalist Connel Bradwell - Co-Director & Host Emily Robertson - Cinematographer, Editor, Co-Director & Host Produced for CBC Creator Network.