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$30M Deal Reached to Secure Sensitive Wetland South of Qualicum Beach
The Regional District of Nanaimo aims to protect 360 hectares of wetlands and rare forests, supporting multiple at-risk species and contributing to Canada's 30 by 30 conservation goal.
- The Regional District of Nanaimo has signed a conditional purchase and sale for approximately 360 hectares known as Hamilton Marsh, accepting a $30 million offer.
- Aiming to protect critical habitat, RDN targets Hamilton Marsh's 36-hectare wetland in the French Creek watershed and rare Coastal Douglas-fir forest, supporting species at risk.
- To complete the deal, the Regional District of Nanaimo must secure at least $7.5 million from conservation groups, governments, and private donors, with partnership agreements due by Nov. 21 and funding confirmed by Jan. 30, 2026.
- If the purchase closes, Hamilton Marsh would become the Regional District of Nanaimo's 13th regional park, adding 2,814 hectares and 78 kilometres of trails, advancing Canada's '30 by 30' conservation target.
- Mosaic and RDN officials said the property’s 100-year-old trees will transition into old-growth within 50 years, framing the sale as key to protecting the marsh and fulfilling a long-standing RDN priority.
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The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) has taken a major step toward protecting one of Vancouver Island’s most significant wetlands. The RDN announced it has signed a conditional purchase agreement with Mosaic Forest Management for Hamilton Marsh, a 360-hectare property south of Qualicum Beach. The deal is valued at $30 million, with the sale expected to close by March 31, 2026 provided all funding conditions are met. To finalize the purchase, t…
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