Denman Green Site Environmental Impact and Habitat Plans

environment · Denman Green site, Denman Island

An Environmental Impact Study recommends creating meadow habitat with native grasses to support species like Taylor’s Checkerspot Butterfly, thinning second growth to encourage habitat diversity, and placing no-build covenants on undeveloped areas. A 30m vegetative buffer and 10% maximum lot coverage are planned for the Denman Green site.

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Sources

• “The Environmental Impact Study... points to... creating a meadow habitat... recommends... thinning second growth... placing a no-build covenant... 30m setback/vegetative buffer... maximum lot coverage... 10%.” — The Islands Grapevine – January 30th, 2020 (January 30th, 2020)

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