The Howe Sound Biosphere Region Initiative Society commissioned me to author the script for their Wildlife Connectivity explainer video, produced by The Grove Films .

Find the full video scripts below:

This is our home.

Átl’ḵa7tsem / Howe Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region.

Here, nature shapes our cultures, our  lifestyles, and our sense of place.

We share these lands and waters with many other species. 

They’re our neighbours.

Just like us, they need safe routes to access food and refuge,

to raise their young,

and to socialize.

For wildlife, access to healthy, connected habitats is vital to survival. 

When ecosystems are connected, species thrive.

And human-wildlife conflicts are reduced.

Like climate change, biodiversity loss threatens the natural systems

that support all life, including ours.

Human development that disrupts the natural flow of the land puts animals at risk.

Imagine not being able to reach the grocery store, 

find a safe place to sleep, 

or visit your family. 

That’s the reality for many species today. 

And they deserve better.

For millennia, Indigenous Peoples have understood

how land, water, and life are connected.

As settlers changed land use, much of that knowledge was set aside. 

But now, it is central to fixing the mistakes of our past.

And preventing future ones.

People are coming together; combining Indigenous knowledge,

science, and technology to learn how wildlife moves through the land. 

This data guides decision-making.

One proven solution is wildlife corridors;

links between natural spaces that help animals

move through human- developed areas.

In the Biosphere Region, Nature Squamish leads the Wildlife Connectivity

Project to identify these important corridors.

They’re a crucial planning tool for the region.

We all have a role to play in this work: 

Be mindful when recreating. And know how your presence impacts the land.

Support community planning that keeps wildlife safe.

Advocate for animal crossings in high-risk areas.

Know if your property lies in a wildlife corridor.

Because when we plan for wildlife connectivity, we create healthier,

more resilient communities for now and for future generations.

For all who call this place home.

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