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GILSS Introduction
It is with great pleasure that we announce the birth of a community land trust for Gabriola. The Gabriola Island Land Stewards Society (GILSS) was formed by members of the community to hold and steward land on Gabriola under a community-ownership model. GILSS promotes...
What is a Community Land Trust?
Like most of British Columbia, land prices on Gabriola Island have increased dramatically in recent years. This prices many individuals out of land for agriculture, retail rental, small-business or non-profit development, and housing. Many small towns in the province...