Mission The Mayne Island Conservancy Society works to foster harmony between nature and community on Mayne Island B.C. Purpose a) To educate and increase the public's understanding of the environmental. ecological and recreational values of Mayne Island eco-systems and Mount Parke by offering seminars, workshops and ecological tours to the public b) To provide expert advice to government bodies on the eco-systems of Mayne Island c) To organize and participate in projects designed to encourage community participation in conservation of properties by land purchase, covenant, lease, stewardship, contract or other instrument. People who visit and live on Mayne Island know that it is a very special place. MICS will continue to develop best stewardship practices in collaboration with private landowners and other conservation groups associated with Mayne Island. The Society's mission is to ensure that the island's fragile eco-systems will be enhanced and its natural beauty will be protected for future generations.