Along the northern shoreline of Secret Cove, 32 acres of Coastal Douglas-fir forest and more than 2,000 feet of waterfront have been permanently protected.
Working with landowner Alda Grames, BC Parks Foundation acquired the property through a generous donation that ensured this remarkable landscape could be conserved forever.
The property protects one of British Columbia's most endangered forest ecosystems—Coastal Douglas-fir forest—which supports an extraordinary diversity of plants and wildlife.
Nearby habitat supports species at risk including northern red-legged frog, great blue heron, common nighthawk and Roosevelt elk. The area is also recognized as important habitat for marbled murrelets.
For 50 years, Alda Grames considered herself a steward of the property.
A lifelong environmental advocate, she chose BC Parks Foundation to protect the land in perpetuity and made a generous donation to help make the acquisition possible.
"Protecting the environment is essential for our future. I hope the donation inspires others to do their part."
“This remarkable story is all about teamwork - landowners, neighbours, volunteers, donors, governments - passionate people who love the BC coast and want to keep it beautiful,” says Andy Day, CEO of BC Parks Foundation. “Everybody stepped up in a huge way. This is a great example of the difference people can make individually and together.”
