British Columbia
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Advancing Solutions for Forest Health and Indigenous-led Conservation
In British Columbia, there is a unique opportunity to partner with First Nations, rural communities, industry and governments to turn local land-use visions into benefits for both people and nature. We are guided by a commitment to improve forest health, address environmental challenges including climate change and biodiversity loss, all while helping build community prosperity.
With decades of experience working and collaborating in British Columbia (BC), Nature United is positioned to play a unique role to scale local stewardship and sustainable forest management solutions that deliver lasting benefits across the province.
Through strategic, technical and financial support for a diverse range of Indigenous-led projects, we are investing in approaches that are replicable and address systemic barriers in ways that will result in lasting impact for communities and ecosystems in BC.
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Partner with Indigenous Communities
We support Indigenous-led projects that are guided by their visions for community and territory. These projects build networks, create scalable models for sustainable land use and strengthen Indigenous rights and governance. Read More
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Transform Forest Economies
We focus on the health and living value of BC forests — working with governments and forest industry partners to promote sustainable forestry practices that strengthen local economies, protect biodiversity and enhance climate resilience. Read More
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Advance Policy Solutions
We promote policy shifts that align with Natural Climate Solutions, building on UNDRIP and provincial laws including DRIPA, to help BC navigate forest-sector challenges to create an economically resilient and ecologically sustainable future. Read More
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Scale Carbon Solutions
We support the integration of high-integrity carbon projects as an important tool to fund conservation and advance community priorities. Read More
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Unlock Conservation Finance
We use a range of financial tools to unlock scalable, long-term sustainable forestry, conservation and climate solutions led by Indigenous communities. Read More
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Strengthen Marine Stewardship
We work with Indigenous and other coastal communities to advance marine planning, protection and sustainable fisheries — supporting healthy ecosystems, resilient economies and lasting care for the coast. Read More
From protecting ancient coastal rainforests to supporting research into cultural burning practices, Nature United works across BC to advance conservation and sustainable forest management through Indigenous-led projects. Each project is rooted in the Indigenous Nation’s vision for their communities and territory, supporting both ecosystem health and community prosperity.
We foster learning, connection and collaboration, while providing financial, strategic, and technical support. Our flexible, partnership-driven approach allows each initiative to progress at its own pace, providing targeted resources and support where and when most needed.
Together with our partners, we are shaping the future of forest management in BC —where ecosystems thrive, communities prosper and Indigenous leadership drives lasting change.
Kwiakah
Kwiakah Nation is pursuing a vision for regenerative forestry and conservation on their territory. We contribute technical, policy and legal expertise as well as funding to support the Nation to realize their vision of regenerative stewardship.
Clayoquot Sound
First Nations are protecting 76,000 hectares (188,000 acres) of old-growth forest and building a conservation economy rooted in their values. We support changes to forest management agreements and help establish long-term funding for stewardship.
Salmon Parks
The Salmon Parks initiative restores key salmon watersheds using Indigenous knowledge and science. We support the Salmon Parks Stewardship Society by providing strategic and financial support for capacity building and economic planning activities.
Kanaka Bar Band
Kanaka Bar is establishing the T’eqt’aqtn Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area across approx. 32,000 hectares (79,000 acres) of their lands. We support their research and engagement efforts that benefit current and future generations.
Great Bear Sea
In the Great Bear Sea, we work to advance Indigenous-led marine conservation through co-governance and long-term stewardship, anchored by a Project Finance for Permanence model that secures funding for durable conservation and sustainable management.
Great Bear Rainforest
Our work in the Great Bear Rainforest helps provide Nations with the tools, resources and support they need to secure conservation and sustainable resource management outcomes that contribute to resilient coastal communities.
Resources
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Natural Climate Solutions for Canada
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Alongside the steep reductions needed in fossil fuel emissions, Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) represent readily deployable options that can contribute to Canada’s goals for emission reductions.
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Enabling Co-Existence
Navigating predator-induced regime shifts in human-ocean systems by Jenn Burt
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Climate Resilience, Lessons from Abroad
Case studies from around the world on pioneering efforts to build climate resilience into fisheries and coastal communities, including one from Nature United on BC.
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