Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation

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Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation The Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF) is a non-profit charitable foundation.

HCTF is here to help groups and individuals secure funding for conservation projects and provide education to the general public about BC’s important natural assets. The Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF) provides funding for fish, wildlife and habitat conservation projects in British Columbia. We also invest in education and stewardship programs to connect British Columbians to the natural world. HCTF was created in 1981 as an initiative of the anglers, hunters, trappers, and guide outfitters of BC. These groups petitioned government to add a surcharge to their licences to pay for additional conservation work. These surcharges have helped fund thousands of conservation projects and programs, and leveraged hundreds of thousands in additional funding for BC’s fish, wildlife and habitats.

Scholarship Highlight: Daphnee Tuzlak!Daphnee is one of 2026’s Together for Wildlife scholarship Recipients Daphnee is a...
10/16/2026

Scholarship Highlight: Daphnee Tuzlak!

Daphnee is one of 2026’s Together for Wildlife scholarship Recipients

Daphnee is a PhD student at Simon Fraser University. Her research assesses the extent to which long-term (millennial-scale) Indigenous land use practices have influenced terrestrial and freshwater systems. Daphnee’s work aims to support Gitxsan Wilps ‘Wii K’aax in their restoration and management plans for an Indigenous Protected Area.

The Together for Wildlife scholarship is awarded annually by HCTF in partnership with the First Nations-B.C. Wildlife & Habitat Conservation Forum and the Province of British Columbia’s Together for Wildlife Strategy (T4W) to masters and Ph.D. candidates conducting research that will have a positive impact on stewardship, management, policy, or decision-making of wildlife in BC.

Interested in applying for the T4W Scholarship? Head to https://buff.ly/sdplw15 to learn more!

Turning Ideas Into Action: 2026 Northern Restoration Community of Practice WorkshopHow can we turn shared knowledge and ...
10/15/2026

Turning Ideas Into Action: 2026 Northern Restoration Community of Practice Workshop

How can we turn shared knowledge and restoration goals into practical action on the ground?

On October 20–23, restoration practitioners will gather in Terrace, BC, for the 2026 Northern Restoration Community of Practice Workshop. Building on the vision, values, and indicators co-created by the Community of Practice in 2024 and 2025, this year’s workshop will focus on practical tools, shared learning, and stronger partnerships to advance restoration across Northern BC.

Participants will have opportunities to:
- Share restoration projects spanning coastal, estuary, riverscape, and ungulate habitats.
- Work through real-world challenges and solutions with peers.
- Develop practical guidance products and explore tools to support restoration work.
- Identify knowledge gaps and priorities for future collaboration.
- Strengthen connections across Northern BC’s restoration community.

Hosted at the Terrace Sportsplex, the workshop is an opportunity to build on collective experience, learn from one another, and turn shared ideas into meaningful action.

📅 October 20–23, 2026
📍 Terrace Sportsplex, Terrace, BC

Learn more about the Northern Restoration Community of Practice and its work to support restoration across the region. https://buff.ly/VpREpij

Intake for our Fish & Wildlife Grants is OPEN!HCTF Fish & Wildlife (F&W) Grants are available to anyone (provincial or m...
10/14/2026

Intake for our Fish & Wildlife Grants is OPEN!

HCTF Fish & Wildlife (F&W) Grants are available to anyone (provincial or municipal governments, First Nations, academic institutions, non-government organizations, industry) for projects that:

- Focus on native wildlife, freshwater provincially managed fish, and/or their habitats in British Columbia (BC), Canada;
- Have the potential to achieve significant conservation outcomes;
- Align with our purposes as laid out in the BC Wildlife Act.

Fully developed projects can apply for 1-3 years of funding as a New, New Phase or Continuing project, and projects that still require some planning and preliminary work can apply for Seed funding.

Please see our website for more information on eligibility, funding priorities, budget sheets, application guidance and additional grant information: HCTF Fish & Wildlife

Deadline: Friday 6 November, 2026 at 4.30pm (PT)

📸 5-358 - Julie Thomas, 2-618, 5-349 - Shannon Werden, 4-506 Leo D a, 0-476 -B Patterson, 3-272
More information: https://buff.ly/Li3glFf

Healthy streams mean healthy fish. Every restoration project helps keep BC's freshwater ecosystems thriving.
10/13/2026

Healthy streams mean healthy fish. Every restoration project helps keep BC's freshwater ecosystems thriving.

Scholarship Highlight: Peter Baker!Peter is one of 2026’s Together for Wildlife scholarship Recipients Peter Baker is a ...
10/09/2026

Scholarship Highlight: Peter Baker!

Peter is one of 2026’s Together for Wildlife scholarship Recipients

Peter Baker is a PhD student at the University of British Columbia Okanagan under the supervision of Dr. Adam Ford. His research combines his interests in movement ecology and animal physiology to explore how wildfire risk reduction treatments influence the habitat, behavior, and energy expenditure of mule deer in central British Columbia. This work will help provide the evidence base needed to ensure fuel management strategies support healthy mule deer populations.

The Together for Wildlife scholarship is awarded annually by HCTF in partnership with the First Nations-B.C. Wildlife & Habitat Conservation Forum and the Province of British Columbia’s Together for Wildlife Strategy (T4W) to masters and Ph.D. candidates conducting research that will have a positive impact on stewardship, management, policy, or decision-making of wildlife in BC.

Interested in applying for the T4W Scholarship? Head to https://buff.ly/sdplw15 to learn more!

INVASION OF THE BULLFROGS!Coming to a pond near you… 👀They’re big. They’re loud. And they’re not from around here.Americ...
10/09/2026

INVASION OF THE BULLFROGS!

Coming to a pond near you… 👀

They’re big. They’re loud. And they’re not from around here.

American bullfrogs are an introduced species in British Columbia, and they can cause major problems for native amphibians and other wildlife. Bullfrogs are voracious predators that compete with native species for food and habitat, and their enormous appetites don’t stop at insects.

While they might look like something straight out of a monster movie, the real story is about protecting BC’s native ecosystems. Understanding where bullfrogs occur and how they interact with native species is an important part of managing their impacts.

So if you hear a deep “BWAAAAAAAH” coming from a pond this fall… you might want to investigate. 👀

Young nature lovers, this one’s for you! Have you captured a special moment in nature? A bird in flight, a wildflower in...
10/08/2026

Young nature lovers, this one’s for you!

Have you captured a special moment in nature? A bird in flight, a wildflower in bloom, a curious creature, or a landscape that made you stop and look?

The BC Nature and Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation Photo Contest has a dedicated Youth category, and your photo can feature anything from the other four categories: Botany & BC Landscapes, Birds & Insects, Wildlife (excluding birds), and Conservation Lands & Wildlife Management Areas.

Enter your photos through the portal at https://bcnature.org/2026-photo-contest/

Photos by: E. Raynor, R. Stokes, M. Alves, and S. Berger

Passionate about conservation? We are – come join us!We are a non-profit foundation investing in habitat conservation an...
10/06/2026

Passionate about conservation? We are – come join us!

We are a non-profit foundation investing in habitat conservation and education projects across B.C. Our Manager of Education Programs is retiring, creating an opening for a permanent, full-time position with the Foundation. We are seeking a leader who is energetic, motivated, and has a positive approach to their career, their work and their colleagues.

The Manager of Education Programs leads our Education Team. This individual leads the development and implementation of multiple environmental education initiatives, province-wide programs, and grants within HCTF. This position is based out of our Victoria office, and the individual must be able to work from the office. All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. To apply, please email a cover letter and CV describing how you meet the required qualifications to [email protected].

Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Position Location: Unit 102-2957 Jutland Road, Victoria B.C.
Closing Date: Monday, October 26th at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)

More info: https://buff.ly/aDHzimI

Ready to show us B.C. through your lens?The BC Nature & HCTF Photo Contest is now open! So grab your camera, head outsid...
10/05/2026

Ready to show us B.C. through your lens?

The BC Nature & HCTF Photo Contest is now open! So grab your camera, head outside, and start snapping! You can enter as many photos as you like.

This year’s categories:
Botany & BC Landscapes
Birds
Wildlife (excluding birds)
Conservation Lands & Wildlife Management Areas
Youth (17 & under)

We can’t wait to see the wild side of B.C. through your eyes.

📷 Photos by previous Photo Competition entrants.

Scholarship Highlight: Megan Buers!Megan is one of 2026’s Al Martin scholarship RecipientsMegan Buers is a PhD student a...
10/02/2026

Scholarship Highlight: Megan Buers!

Megan is one of 2026’s Al Martin scholarship Recipients

Megan Buers is a PhD student at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, studying how threatened Western Screech-Owls (Megascops kennicotii) move through managed forest landscapes on Vancouver Island. She has spent nearly a decade researching birds of prey, working with Northern Saw-whet Owls, Burrowing Owls, American Kestrels, and more across Canada. The research will help guide conservation efforts and sustainable land management practices that benefit both screech-owls and the broader forest ecosystems they inhabit.

Interested in applying for the AL Martin Scholarship? Head to https://buff.ly/sdplw15 to learn more!

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Victoria, BC
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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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