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Invertebrates at Risk

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Jenny Heron is visited by an Endangered Taylor's checkerspot butterfly

This RIG works on recovery of invertebrates at risk in Garry oak and associated ecosystems. Tasks include completing assessments and initial planning, then initiating action toward protecting and expanding populations of invertebrates at risk that are designated Endangered, Threatened, or of management concern.

See our butterfly identification sheet:
Butterflies of Southern Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands (PDF 6MB)