Jericho Beach with downtown Vancouver skyline in the background

Nature, environment, and sustainability

We are privileged to care for essential natural spaces across the city.

The following strategies and focus areas guide the Park Board and our partners in enhancing and taking care of these spaces for the community.

Every Vancouver resident should be able to witness the magic of seeing a salmon in their local stream, whales in the harbour, and an eagle above them.

Reducing potable water use

In December 2023, an updated Water Priority Action Plan was approved for drinking water in parks from 2023 to 2028.

Biodiversity Strategy

Biodiversity is part of a healthy city, supporting wildlife of all shapes and sizes and offering access to nature.

Park Stewardship

Environmental education and stewardship supports integrating nature into everyday life and creating thriving natural areas.

Urban forest

Vancouver's Urban Forest Strategy provides tools for growing and maintaining a healthy, resilient urban forest for future generations.

Vancouver Bird Strategy

Our strategy works to create conditions for native birds to thrive in Vancouver.

Wildlife

Vancouver is home to a large range of mammals, birds, and fish. Find out what animals you might see, who looks after them, and learn more.

Local food systems

Our new Local Food Systems Action Plan promotes sustainable and equitable access to food amenities and programs.

Related projects

Urban forest

Vancouver's Urban Forest Strategy provides tools for growing and maintaining a healthy, resilient urban forest for future generations.

Rainwater integration in the Still Creek watershed

Explore the several projects that are being advanced to better manage rainwater in the Still Creek watershed.

Local food systems

Our new Local Food Systems Action Plan promotes sustainable and equitable access to food amenities and programs.

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