~ An Initiative of the Municipality of Saanich ~
In Canada, Garry oak ecosystems are only found on southeastern Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and two small patches in the lower Fraser Valley.
	The Garry Oak Restoration Project (GORP) is an ecological restoration and  and education program with nine restoration sites on municipal parklands.
Following a "living laboratory" approach, remnants of Garry oak ecosystems on land owned by Saanich have been developed into restoration demonstration sites to provide opportunities for community stewardship, preservation and education.
	The Garry Oak Restoration Project supports community building and partnerships, concerning endangered Garry oak ecosystems, through participation in the GORP sites and through support of similar efforts.
The Garry Oak Restoration Project is managed by the Municipality of Saanich and through support provided by sponsor organizations on the Steering Committee.

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Committee Members:
Carolyn MacDonald, Chair Environmental Education Officer macdonac@saanich.ca Kelly Mulhern, Horticulture Foreman Saanich Parks and Recreation mulhernk@saanich.ca
Val Schaefer UVic Restoration of Natural Systems Program
Hal Gibbard Garry Oak Meadow Preservation Society
Jenny Eastman, Coordinator of Volunteers GORP Consultant