Marten vs. Goshawk - Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation

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Mon, 20 Nov 2017

Marten vs. Goshawk

What happens when a marten’s meal is interrupted by a curious goshawk? Watch the video to find out!

Thanks so much to Shannon Crowley and Dexter Hodder for sharing this amazing footage from their HCTF-funded project, “Marten Population Responses to Accelerated Salvage Logging in MPB Stands in Central BC“.

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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. 👀 #BCWildlife #Bullfrog #InvasiveSpecies #BCNature #HalloweenNature

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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 careers@hctf.ca. 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://hctf.ca/about/careers/ #bcconservation #yyjjobs #bcjobs #nowhiring #conservationjobs

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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. #BCNatureHCTFPhotoContest #HCTF #PhotoCompetition #BCNature #BCNatureClubs

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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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September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour residential school survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and reflect on the ongoing effects on Indigenous Peoples, families, and communities. Reconciliation is an ongoing responsibility. September 30 offers opportunities to listen to Indigenous voices, learn from survivors and Indigenous communities, and reflect on what reconciliation requires of each of us. At HCTF, we recognize that this learning informs how we work with Indigenous Peoples. We continue to learn, listen, build stronger relationships, and improve the way we support stewardship of our fish, wildlife, and habitat work led by and alongside Indigenous communities. September 30 reminds us, as part of learning and participating in reconciliation, to seek Indigenous voices and Indigenous-led resources. Read, listen, attend an Indigenous-led event, and continue learning throughout the year. Explore the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/british-columbians-our-governments/indigenous-people/aboriginal-peoples-documents/calls_to_action_english2.pdf Learn more from Indigenous-led organizations such as the Orange Shirt Society founded by Phyllis Webstad, describing the relationship between the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day: https://orangeshirtday.org/about/orange-shirt-day/

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HCTF is part of the organizing team for the Northern Restoration Community of Practice (CoP). As continued supporters of this community, we’re excited to announce the 3rd annual CoP Conference in the beautiful Skeena region of Terrace, B.C. This year’s workshop will focus on turning ideas into action by learning from others and working together to build resources and share training on key restoration challenges and solutions. Click the link for more info! https://buff.ly/btVvjYF 📸 Project 1-846 - Project team members pose with Cultural Monitors from Penelakut Tribe - Adam Huggins

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From local stewardship groups to research teams, HCTF grant recipients are creating conservation impacts across the province!

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Fall is officially here!