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Denman Conservancy Association

The Denman Conservancy Association is a volunteer organization formed to preserve, protect and enhance the quality of the human and natural environment of Denman Island.

Vision Statement of Denman Conservancy Association

We envision diverse and resilient ecosystems in perpetuity, stewarded by an inspired and informed community.

Mission Statement

We engage the Denman Island community in the protection of natural ecosystems on the island, through:

  • Education
  • Enabling nature experiences
  • Building collaborative relationships
  • Acquiring, managing and stewarding lands
  • Enhancing human and financial resources to sustain our organization
  • Conducting our work/role in the context of global environmental issues

*Vision and Mission Accepted by the Board of Directors 15 December 2014

DCA relies on volunteers to do most of the maintenance work on our Lands. We need your helping hands to keep the heart of DCA – our lands – beating!

Become a Member!

Renewing your membership annually is a great way you can to contribute to DCA’s ongoing work:
  • Any resident or landowner on Denman Island over the age of 16 may become a regular member of the DCA. (A regular member is entitled to full voting rights.) 
  • A non- resident who is not a property owner on Denman Island may become an associate member. (An associate member is not entitled to vote on special resolutions.)
  • Anyone who is under the age of 16 may become a junior member. (A junior member may not vote at a general meeting but may vote as a committee member.)
  • Life memberships and corporate memberships are also available. For more information, please contact a DCA board member or e-mail info@denmanconservancy.org

The Denman Conservancy Association has charitable tax status. Membership fees and donations of $25 or more are eligible for charitable tax receipts.  All tax receipts will be issued at the end of the tax year (~Feb).

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Any resident or landowner on Denman Island over the age of 16 may become a regular member.
Anyone who is under the age of 16 may become a junior member. 

A non- resident who is not a property owner on Denman Island may become an associate member.

Life memberships and corporate memberships are also available.

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Directors for 2024:

  • Doug Bell
  • Erika Bland
  • Steve Carballeira
  • Stirling Fraser
  • DD Fuchs (Co-Chair)
  • Dylan Gale
  • Luise Hermanutz (Co-Chair)
  • John Millen
  • Steve Morgan
  • Francis van den Dam (Treasurer)
  • Patti Willis
  • Susan-Marie Yoshihara (Secretary)

All directors are residents of Denman Island

Land Manager: Andy Blackburn
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DCA Committees:

DCA has several Committees reporting to the
Board of Directors whose members carry out our ongoing work:

● Administration, Finance & Fundraising Committee
● Conservation Planning & Stewardship Committee
● Lands Management Committee
● Outreach & Education Committee

Contact us if you are interested in joining a committee!

DCA Strategic Goals

The DCA Board of Directors meets at regular intervals to discuss our Objectives and Goals for the coming years. The last update of our Strategic Goals was in 2020.

Photo by Andrew Fyson

DCA Privacy commitment to members:

The DCA Will: Protect the confidentiality of your personal information; Keep you informed about our privacy policies and practices; Let you see your personal information. The DCA Will Not: collect, use, or disclose your information without your consent, unless required or authorized by law.

Constitution, Bylaws & Policies:

DCA Privacy Policies: The DCA has Privacy Policies that explain more fully how and why the DCA collects, uses, and discloses your personal information. This information is available to you. Please contact the DCA’s Privacy Officer, Susan-Marie Yoshihara.

Organized Events on DCA Owned or Managed Properties

DCA Conflict of interest Guidelines

Policy for Remuneration on DCA Projects

DCA Policy re Development

Memorial Bench Policy

Fundraising Policy

Membership Policies and Fees

DCA Covenant Enforcement Policy & Procedure.

Denman Conservancy strives to conduct its operations in accordance with the Canadian Land Trust Standards and Practices.

Records Management Policy

2024 Garden Tour

June 15 and 16, 2024

Yes! Denman Conservancy Association has set the date, and started organizing next year’s Home & Garden Tour.

Learn More