Welcome to the Land Based Investment Strategy Website

 LBIS Purpose

The purpose of the LBIS is to guide ongoing resource investments and short-term targeted investments in British Columbia’s natural resources to realize environmental sustainability and economic prosperity. 

LBIS funding is a distinct vote under MFLNRO, and is managed by the ministry’s Resource Practices Branch.

LBIS goals and guidance for planning land-based investments are developed by the ministry’s Corporate Initiatives Division in collaboration with the Resource Practices Branch.

LBIS Goals

The goals of the LBIS are to:

·         Actively manage a portfolio of natural resources to uphold and enhance their value.

·         Mitigate impacts due to catastrophic environmental disturbance or human action.

·         Act on immediate needs/emerging priorities to enable the use of B.C.’s natural resources and contribute to the achievement of economic, social and environmental benefits.

LBIS Scope

Eligible investment categories and priorities will be determined annually using the strategic direction from the following sources:

·         The Ministry’s service plan goals and objectives.

·         Annual regional and provincial work plans that identify key priorities and projects.

·         Other government commitments as described in the Throne Speech, Canada Starts Here: the BC Jobs Plan, specific initiatives, Minister’s priorities, etc.

As well, some of the existing LBIS activities and projects may have long-term strategies that identify priority work to be completed over a number of years.