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Reflecting on the Northern B.C. Ecosystem Restoration CoP

Reflecting on the Northern B.C. Ecosystem Restoration Community of Practice (CoP) 2025 Annual Workshop + Conference

Contributed by Mae Whyte, SERNbc

Uda dune Baiyoh (House of Ancestors), Prince George, B.C. and online
November 25-27, 2025

From caribou ranges to wetlands and wildfire-scarred forests, the collective will to address ecosystem degradation is enormous. Despite winter weather and illness limiting attendance, more than 120 restoration practitioners gathered online and in-person to build, develop, and strengthen our community of practice.

People from multiple sectors with wide-ranging experiences met over two-and-a-half days. The energy in the room was unmistakable and infectious. The workshop brought together voices from across British Columbia and beyond, all united by a shared goal: healing lands, waters, and relationships.

Speakers shared lessons learned from real projects, while attendees compared notes, debated ideas, and built new connections. Informal meet-ups, shared meals, and side events helped turn a group of professionals into a genuine community. We brainstormed and crowdsourced ways to solve our restoration challenges while enjoying some of the best food in the Omineca!

By the time people headed home, it was clear that the November 2025 workshop was not just a conference—it was a turning point. New working groups, webinars, and online hubs are already being built to keep the momentum going through 2026 and beyond.

Stay connected with the CoP:

The Community of Practice Organizing Team is comprised of: Society for Ecosystem Restoration in Northern BC (SERNbc), the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF) via the Caribou Habitat Restoration Fund (CHRF), Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP), and the BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF).

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