Welcome To Burns Bog


Mission Statement: Conservation and Protection of Burns Bog Forever.

Some important Peat Bog Facts:

• Peat bog store and filter 10% of the world's fresh water.
• A typical peat extractor will take up to 22cm of peat per year, however it grows at approximately 1mm per year.
• Carbon dioxide emissions from peatland exploitation are estimated tot be 3 billion tonnes per year.
• A recent United Nations report estimates the preservation and restoration of peat bogs can reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by 10%.

Steps You can take to save peatlands:

• Prince Charles announced in 1987 that he would no longer use peat in his gardening practices.You can do it too.
• Use peat alternatives in place of peat in your gardening practices.
• Coir or coconut fibre easily replaces peat and it helps solve two environmental problems. It keeps peat in our bogs and reduces the amount of coconut fibre in Sri Lanka and other Asian countries.
• Compost kitchen and garden wastes and use them in your garden. This saves peat bogs and reduces waste going into the landfill.

What's New At The Bog

September 21, 2008
Early Bird Deadline for Free T-shirt is Sept 5, 08

Aug 22, 08 - Scientific Advisory Panel on Burns Bog express concerns about damage to Bog from South Fraser Perimeter Road

Aug 4, 08 - 11am - Spiritual Vigil to St Mungo's Site

July 31, 08 - Greater Sandhill Crane at risk from SFPR

July 26, 08 - Burns Bog added to Threatened Bogs List by International Organization

July 25, 08 - Sign the Petition to Protect Burns Bog

July 25, 08 - Province grants Environmental Certificate to South Fraser Perimeter Road

July 2008 - Summer Newsletter

June 8, 2008 - Pilgrimmage to the Bog - See Pictures

Mar 09, 2008 - Chairman of the Boardwalk

by Neil Erickson - Available at BurnsBog Office

Mar 08, 2008 - Celebrating Women and the Spirit of the Cranes Gala - Thank You to our Sponsors for a great evening!

Jan 20, 2008 - The Province features two articles on threat to Burns Bog from SFPR

Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) Opinions to Environment Canada Concerning Potential Environmental Impacts of the Proposed South Fraser Perimeter Road on Burns Bog

New Board of Directors and Advisory Board Members - Providing Leadership and Guidance to the Burns Bog Conservation Society.

Sunbury Neighbourhood Association: fighting to stop the South Fraser Perimeter Road from damaging Burns Bog

Delta Nature Reserve Trail Map - PDF

Help with the Welcome to Burns Bog Project

Join the Burns Bog Group on FaceBook.com

Latest Legal Opinion and Hydrology report about the sale of the Bog.

New & Rare Shrew found living in Burns Bog

Write a letter to our politicians

South Fraser Perimeter Road

Public Tours of the Delta Nature Reserve
2008 tours begin in March!

Print Available through Burns Bog Office - call 604-572-0373