Lot 4 (1.2 km strip between Belmont Military Housing and Ocean Boulevard)
(Also including lots 2 and 7 due to their close proximity, similar ecosystems and threats)

• Lot 4:
  • 18.5 ha consisting of:
    • 8 ha of old coastal Douglas fir, approximately 100 years old, with some old growth individual trees;
    • 5 ha of woodland ecosystems (Garry oak, arbutus, and coastal Douglas fir)
    • 1 ha of clear-cut-slowly returning to its natural state;
    • 1 ha permanent wetland and terrestrial herbaceous hilltops;
    • And some evidence of limestone deposits, and karsts.
• Lot 7:
  • 2 ha.
  • This lot provides a wildlife corridor with Ft. Rodd Hill, the Cavendish Estate and lots 2 and 4.
  • It contains a spectacular natural woodland ecosystem (Garry oaks, arbutus, and some CDF)
• Lot 2:
  • 1 ha consisting of:
    • A recovered second growth remnant of older Douglas fir forest.
• Threats:
  • These three parcels share a common threat; the expansion of the military family housing establishment
  • The military housing sub-division (see below) shows some signs of neglect. This design facilitates its sprawl onto these lands, with potentially devastating results for the ecological integrity of the region.
• Preferred Protection strategy:
  • The best possible protection for this valuable tract of land is to establish lots 4, 2 and 7 as a National Park Reserve or National Wildlife Area . Belmont housing should employ SmartGrowth principles that would result in a better designed, denser, and well-cared for subdivision for military families.