Wild Elk Federation
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jim Pearse - james.pearse@shaw.ca |
Organization's mandate
To ensure the future of elk and other wildlife
Geographic area of conservation program
We are a national, not-for profit conservation group.
Areas (geographic) of particular focus
Areas of traditional range for elk
Thematic or ecological areas of focus
Our thematic and ecological area of focus is critical wildlife habitat, including: winter calving grounds, movement corridors, and areas of traditional range. Our focus is elk and other species.
Donation or sales
The Wild Elk Federation does not currently hold any conservation easements, however they would be willing to accept donations of a conservation easements.
Compensation
Compensation would be negotiated with the landowner.
Minimum parcel size
N/A
Associated programs
The Wild Elk Federation is interested in developing associated programming, particularly programming that involves volunteers.
Relationship with landowners
The Wild Elk Federation is open to speaking with landowners who are considering placing a conservation easement on their land, recognizing that all discussions don't lead to an acquisition.
Support for landowners
This will be negotiated with the landowner.
Stewardship activities
WHO: Who does the monitoring would depend on the location of the land under the conservation easement, however the Wild Elk Federation would coordinate the monitoring activities.
HOW OFTEN: Monitoring would happen on an annual basis.
INFORMATION PROVIDED: A conversation or some sort of dialogue with the landowner would take place.
Endowment fund
An endowment fund would be established. Landowners who are donating a conservation easement may be asked for a contribution to an endowment fund.
Grazing
Grazing could be allowed, but there would be certain limitations in terms of numbers. This would be determined based on discussion with the landowner.
Public access on conservation easement lands
This would be negotiated with the landowner. The Wild Elk Federation recognizes that hunting is not necessarily a pre-requisite when setting aside conservation lands.
Defense fund
Wild Elk Federation is considering setting up a defense fund.
