Remote Sensing:
Garry Oak Species Detection Project
Remote Sensing:
Garry Oak Species Detection Project
Remote Sensing:
Garry Oak Species Detection Project
Remote Sensing:
Garry Oak Species Detection Project
Remote Sensing:
Garry Oak Species Detection Project
Get Involved
We are a grassroots group passionate about preserving one of Canada’s most endangered ecosystems, the Kwetlal/Garry oak ecosystem. Our society is dedicated to the preservation, protection and restoration of Garry oak stands and their natural habitats through education, advocacy, and the supply of Garry oak nursery stock.
Territorial Acknowledgement
The GOMPS Volunteer Garry Oak Nursery is located on the traditional territory of the
W̱ SÁNEĆ people encompassing the five local communities: BO,ḰE,ĆEN (Pauquachin), MÁLEXEȽ (Malahat), W̱ JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), W̱ ,SIKEM (Tseycum), and S,ȾAUTW̱ (Tsawout). We acknowledge and thank the W̱ SÁNEĆ people on whose traditional territory we live, learn, work, and teach. Our advocacy efforts extend over the lək̓ʷəŋən territory, known today as the Songhees and Xwsepsum (Kosapsum) Nations.
News
- Garry Oak species classification within urban forest canopy analysis: a collaboration between GOMPS, UBC’s Master of Geomatics For Environmental Management, and Terra Remote SensingGarry Oak species classification within urban forest canopy analysis: a collaboration between GOMPS, UBC’s Master… Read more: Garry Oak species classification within urban forest canopy analysis: a collaboration between GOMPS, UBC’s Master of Geomatics For Environmental Management, and Terra Remote Sensing
- The Quadra Overpass Garry Oak Planting: 30 Year Remeasurement, Sept 2025.By Jacklyn Jolicoeur and Ryan Senechal The Commonwealth Games Legacy Garry Oaks This was a… Read more: The Quadra Overpass Garry Oak Planting: 30 Year Remeasurement, Sept 2025.
- VCAN Garry Oak Community Mapping ProjectFinal Report, Victoria Community Network Association Mapping Project (VCAN) The Victoria Community Network Association Mapping… Read more: VCAN Garry Oak Community Mapping Project
Membership
Join GOMPS today by filling out our online membership form and making a donation through e-transfer via our website. Tax receipts are provided. The purchase and renewal of membership assist us to mainain a consistent community-based funding source that GOMPS relies on to undertake some of our community work. We’re thrilled to announce that we’re currently working to accept memberships and donations via credit cards.
Donation
Donations help GOMPS conserve our beloved natural areas on South Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands. Choose One-Time Donations or Monthly Donations, and if done via the CanadaHelps portal, your tax receipt will be generated automatically. We also accept monetary donations via other methods (cheque, e-transfer, etc.). Thank you for your support!
Volunteer
Join the dedicated work force at our Garry oak nursery. We grow oaks from locally collected acorns and volunteers are crucial to planting and nurturing our seedlings. GOMPS also has opportunities for volunteers interested in advocacy and education.
Learn more about volunteering.
