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- Glossary of Terms
- Environmentally Sensitive Areas in Stanley Park
- Applicable Wildlife And Habitat Laws for Stanley Park
- Applicable BMPs for Stanley Park
- Native Plant Inventory for Stanley Park
- Species at Risk in Stanley Park
- Ornamental Plant Inventory for Stanley Park
- Marine Algae and Sea Grasses of Stanley Park
- Invertebrate Species List for Stanley Park
- Vertebrate Species List for Stanley Park
- Seabird Species Declines Around Stanley Park
- BCIT Winter Waterbird Survey Bird List
- Stanley Park Bald Eagle Nests
- SPES Long Term Monitoring Stations
- Stanley Park Heron Colony Management Plan
- Restoration Plan Site Prescriptions
- Invasive Plant Species of Stanley Park
- Invasive Plant BMPs for Stanley Park
- Plankton of Stanley Park
- Historical Overview of Stanley Park
- Forest Stand Composition
- Stewardship Programs Final Reports 2009
Executive Summary Contents
State of the Park Report for the Ecological Integrity of Stanley Park
Executive Summary
INTRODUCTION
In December of 2006, Stanley Park was struck by a major windstorm resulting in substantial disturbance and windthrow. The storm triggered the need for extensive restoration work and also raised awareness about the lack of ecological information available for the Park and the need for an assessment of its ecological integrity.
Author
The report is the creation of the Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES). Founded in 1988, the Society plays a leadership role in promoting awareness of and respect for the natural world through collaborative initiatives in Stanley Park. Based on similar reports created for National Parks by Parks Canada, the State of the Park for the Ecological Integrity of Stanley Park report was undertaken to fulfill the organization's strategic goals with respect to stewardship, education, research, and conservation.
Rationale
It is hoped that the report will serve as the sound basis for a future Stanley Park Master Plan and provide a step towards the long-term maintenance and restoration of the Park's ecological health and biodiversity.
The primary purposes of this report are to:- Establish a framework to assess the current state of ecological integrity;
- Describe what is happening with respect to the Park's major ecosystems and the potential stressors acting on them; and
- Identify gaps in ecological knowledge.
Methodology
The report is based on similar reports created for National Parks by Parks Canada but this report has a stronger focuses on the ecological aspects of the Park and a more detailed biophysical inventory section. The Overview and Biophysical Inventory sections are based on a review of available literature, recent research, monitoring data, and local knowledge. The Environmental Indicators section was used as a framework to assess and evaluate the current state and future trend of the Park's natural resources. These indicators provide a broad representation of key factors influencing the Park's ecosystems, are based on reliable data, and are defined by ecosystem, not institutional, boundaries.
