Coast Salish Demonstration Garden at Maplewood Flats

Official title: Coast Salish demonstration garden

Closed Environmental Assessment Education Environment & Climate Indigenous & Northern
The Wild Bird Trust of BC wants to build a 600 square metre demonstration garden and outdoor classroom at Maplewood Flats in North Vancouver. The project would showcase native BC plants and support environmental education. Construction involves new pathways, a rain garden, seating areas, and drainage work.

Why This Matters

Live near Maplewood Flats or visit the conservation area? This project would add educational facilities to the site. Local residents may notice construction activity for about a year.

What Could Change

If approved, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority would permit construction of the garden and outdoor classroom. About 112 cubic metres of soil would be excavated for pathways and drainage infrastructure.

Key Issues

  • Should the demonstration garden and outdoor classroom be approved at this location?
  • What environmental impacts might the excavation and construction have?

Indigenous Consultation

This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.