Manley Farm Bird & Wildlife Sanctuary
In June of 2010, title transfer of the 240 acre Granfield Estate was completed to Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society. We are now the proud steward of this beautiful property near Cobble Hill on Vancouver Island.
NWPS is currently working to develop a Land Use Plan that will ensure habitat preservation and sustainable farming activity on this land. Our focus is to provide Vancouver Island wildlife with a safe and protected environment to live in and opportunities for the community to actively be involved with sustainability initiatives.
Our focus is to ensure the current farming activities are done in a sustainable manner and to rehabilitate and protect the surrounding natural spaces. We continue to host community meetings to engage residents in discussion regarding plans for the property and feedback to incorporate into our Land Use Plan. Our goal is to ensure that our plans for the land dovetail into the regional and district development plans. We are intent on creating a sustainable bird and wildlife sanctuary that the entire Cowichan Valley community can be proud of.
Please contact us for updates on our progress including related programs and events.
History of the Property
We would love to hear stories from you about the property and Mrs. C.P. Granfield. If you have pictures or other memorabilia you would like to share please email them to info@northwestwildlife.com.
How to Help
Revitalizing land is an expensive undertaking. While we continue to apply for grants to help fund this important project, ventures like this can only be successful with caring individuals and businesses participating in the process. By donating to this NWPS project, you are directly enhancing the health of the land and the hundreds of wildlife species that depend on it. To learn more about how you can help, click here.
