General Information
What is a bog? - A great introduction of classification, formation, chemistry, flora, archaeology and the scientific, economic, and cultural benefits of bogs
*See* - Photo tour of Burns Bog ?
Burns Bog Ecological Conservancy Area Proposed Management Plan - Presented to Delta Council on November 19, 2007. Good visuals, includes general information about Burns Bog
Burns Bog Ecosystem Review - A downloadable PDF summary of the 2000 Ecosystem review of Burns Bog conducted by BC’s Environmental Assessment Office.
Global and Regional Distinctness of Burns Bog - Global and Regional Distinctness of Burns Bog Report by D Vitt L Halsey and J Doubt (University of Alberta), Dec 1999
A Comprehensive Guide to Burns Bog [Book]. Available for purchase in our office. $39.95 + GST
Natural Capital in BC’s Lower Mainland: Valuing the benefits from nature - Oct 2010 by the David Suzuki Foundation. Assessing the economic value of BC’s ecosystems and Burns Bog.
South Fraser Perimeter Road
The Burns Bog Conservation Society’s Offical Response to the SFPR - Letter submitted by Eliza Olson, President of the Burns Bog Conservation Society, to the Environmental Impact Assessment Office. December 2006
Impacts on Children - An overview of the health impacts the SFPR has on child health. Summary compiled from several sources.
Environment Canada’s Assessment - A letter refuting the finding of the Ministry of Transportations assessment of the impacts of the SFPR
*See* - Photos of destruction of the South Fraser Perimetre Road
* Watch * - The Hoover/Naas Proposal — An Alternative Route for the SFPR
*Watch* - The effects of the SFPR on Burns Bog
www.gatewaysucks.org – read about why some are opposed to the Gateway (South Fraser Perimeter Road) project
SFPR Agricultural Impacts – Prepared for the Ministry of Transportation by Summit EnvironmentalLtd, September 2006.
Air Quality Impacts - Prepared for the Ministry of Transportation by Levelton Consultants, September 2006 Contaminated Sites Assessment - Prepared by the Ministry of Transportation, September 2006
Hydrology Impacts – Prepared for the Ministry of Transportation by Golder Associates Ltd, September 2006
Vegetation and Wildlife Impacts - Prepared for the Ministry of Transportation by Robertson Environmental Services Limited, September 2006
Profile of First Nations - Prepared by the Ministry of Transportation, September 2006
Scientific Advisory Panel’s Opinon to Environment Canada on the Impacts of the SFPR to Burns Bog - Prepared by Burns Bog SAP members John Jeglum, Richard Hebda, Allan Dakin, Hamish Kimmins, Geoff Scudder, Paul Whitfield
Burns Bog Discussion Paper - Prepared by the Environmental Assessment Office, April 20, 2007. A 44-page document discussing the impacts the SFPR will have on Burns Bog.
Greater Vancouver short-sea container shipping study - Preapred by Novacorp International & JWD Group, Jan 2005. A viable alternative to the South Fraser Perimeter Road.
Bog Ecology
The Paleoecology of a raised bog and associated Deltaic sediments of the Fraser River Delta - Uses core sampling to determine the ecological history of Burns Bog. Written in 1973. Useful resource for students.
Protection and Conservation
Conservation Biology for all. Oxford University Press, 2010. A free downloadable text book.
Metro Vancouver Parks Committee Agenda from March 03, 2010 - Discussion about applying for Ramsar Wetland of International Significance and UNESCO World Heritage Site designation for Burns Bog Ecological Conservancy Area. Bulk of useful information begins on page 59.
Burns Bog Ecological Conservancy Area Proposed Management Plan - Developed by the four levels of government that own the bog. Presented to Delta Council in 2007. Good visuals. Includes some general information about Burns Bog.
Envionmental Bill of Rights - A proposed law introduced in 2008 to give Canadians the legal right to a healthy environment. Burns
Bog Conservation Covenant - Details why Burns Bog is currently closed to the public, signed in 2004.
Fire in the Bog An Ecological Tragedy - Our honourary chair, botanist, bog ecologist, English broadcaster and writer, David Bellamy answers questions regarding the potential ecological effects of the fire on the bog.
Fauna ( Animals )
Sandhill Cranes - by M Gebauer (Enviro-Pacific Consulting), December 1999
Fish - Baseline Fisheries Overview by M Whelen and Associates Ltd, September 1999
Small Mammals - Report by Robertson Environmental Services Ltd December 1999
Flora (Plants)
Plant and Plant Communities - Report from the 1999 Ecosystem review. Conducted by Madrone Consultants
Geology
Burns Bog Ecosystem Review {Geology} - Describes the geologic history, bedrock, surficial geology, stratigraphy, and geologic processes of Burns Bog and the surrounding area. by the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) in association with Corporation of Delta, 1999.
Hydrology and Water
Water Chemistry - Burns Bog Ecosystem Review Water Chemistry Report March 2000
Gardening
*Watch* – BBC TV’s Gardeners World Peat Special
How to Backyard Compost- Here’s the Dirt: A complete guide on outdoor composting from Metro Vancouver
How to Indoor Compost - Here’s the Dirrt: A complete guide to worm (indoor) composting from Metro Vancouver
Available “Alternatives to Peat Moss”. $9.99 + S&H. Call us at 604-572-0373 to order.
News Archives
November 25, 2010. “Eye on the Prize”. Eliza Olson in the top ten for Canada’s Champion of Change.
November 24, 2010. “Statement of Claim”. The first step in the legal action against the Federal Government.
November 24, 2010. “Burns Bog Society takes federal government to court over South Fraser Perimeter Road.” – By Yolande Cole, The Georgia Straight.
November 24, 2010. “Burns Bog Conservation Society to sue federal government“. Published by the South Delta Leader.
November 24, 2010. “Lawsuit launched over road construction on Burns Bog.” Released by the Burns Bog Conservation Society.
November 18, 2010. “Green Scene: We need nature more than it needs us“. by Elaine Golds, Tricity News. Discusses the economic importance of Burns Bog and other ecosytems.
September 2, 2010. “Driving a highway through Burns Bog.” by Stephanie Orford, Watershed Sentinel.
August 24, 2010. “No relief for commuters under Fraser mouth” by Brian Lewis, The Province. Article about how the South Fraser Perimetre Road will NOT relieve congestion.
August 24, 2010. “Ultramarathomer jogs for bog” from the Surrey Now. Article about Ray Zahab and Jog for the Bog.
August 5, 2010. “Russia On Fire” from The New Yorker. An article outlining the devastating effects that dry bogs can have on people.