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Get to know BC Parks through the stories and perspectives of our volunteers, partners, and staff. Learn about conservation projects and the challenges of climate change, be inspired by the tireless efforts of volunteers, discover tips on how to be a better park visitor, or learn what it takes to become a BC Parks ranger.
(cover photo: Boya Lake / Destination BC)
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What it’s like to be a biologist at BC Parks
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Everyone working in, partnering with, and visiting the 1,000+ parks and protected areas in B.C. plays a role in the conservation of these incredible places. Within BC Parks, we are lucky to have a skilled conservation team to help guide us in meeting the conservation focus of our triple mandate of Indigenous reconciliation, conservation, and…
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Funding for community-led projects still available in some Regions!
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The Park Enhancement Fund (PEF) is a dedicated special account created to enhance provincial parks and support community partners and volunteers alike. Revenue from the sale of BC Parks Licence Plates goes into PEF and supports programs such as Community PEF. Each spring, BC Parks welcomes applications from community groups, volunteers and Indigenous partners to…
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How to keep a bear wild
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Seeing bears is an exciting experience for park visitors. And how you behave in the park has a direct impact on the safety and wellbeing of bears and other wildlife. Bears that come into conflict with people, especially those that have learned to associate people with food, may pose a threat to public safety and…
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World Ranger Day – interviews with six BC Parks rangers
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Park rangers are directly responsible for delivering services that support the public’s use of the park system and protecting park values. To showcase the diversity and breadth of work park rangers do, we asked six rangers from across B.C. to share their experiences. Thompson Cariboo: Rae I started my career as a backcountry ranger in…
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Camping Reservation Service: Notifications
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In the past year, BC Parks established a program of ongoing design research that provides direct access to feedback from the people who use our services. We regularly share what we learn from our research sessions on this blog. In December 2022, we conducted usability testing with people who volunteered to take part in design…
