The Model

 

 

How it Works in Practice

CLS Zoning (Community Land Stewardship)

One bylaw enables both conservation and limited clustered settlement—keeping 85–90% of land in protected commons while allowing carefully placed micro‑villages.

Clustered Mini‑Villages

Approximately one home for every ten acres—communities live together in compact footprints while the surrounding forest remains continuous and intact.

100% Conservation Covenants

Eco‑forestry, residential, and riparian zones all sit under enforceable, permanent protection.

Watershed Restoration

Every site is managed toward long‑term old‑growth recovery and resilient hydrology.

Self‑Funding Conservation

Modest, ethical land sales and regenerative livelihoods (e.g., value‑added woodcraft) finance protection and replication—proven from early demonstrations like Everwoods.

Progress So Far

  • Conservation groundwork completed; long‑term plans emphasize old‑growth recovery and clean water.
  • Demonstration community built (Everwoods) proving clustered housing + protected commons can fund protection.
  • Wildwood inspiration carried forward through selective ecoforestry and education.
  • Watershed‑scale planning informs regional strategies (e.g., Shawnigan Basin).

Indigenous Governance

Rooted in respect and relationship. We embrace Indigenous principles of place‑based law and shared responsibility, seeking partnership with local Nations and organizations to align stewardship with cultural values and reciprocal care for lands and waters.