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(cover photo: Boya Lake / Destination BC)
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Shoreline cleanup safety 101
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Guest post by Ocean Wise Every year, thousands of Canadians volunteer their time to protect our aquatic ecosystems from litter, and in turn, it is important for us to protect the volunteers on the shorelines and make their safety our priority. Before you head out to a shoreline near you, here are some tips to…
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On patrol with a BC Parks ranger
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Written by Sarah Bulford I’ve been thinking about the colour of my BC Parks ranger uniform jacket lately. It’s nothing special, just a pale green colour. But every time I look down at my sleeve, catch a glimpse of the colour in a mirror or the truck window, I feel a sense of peace. Being…
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When tents fail: A Cape Scott Provincial Park story
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Cape Scott Provincial Park sits 563-kilometres from Victoria on the northwestern tip of Vancouver Island. I heard of it a few years ago when I was getting ready to hike the West Coast Trail. Cape Scott forms a portion of the rival North Coast Trail and there is a debate among hiking enthusiasts about which trail…
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BC Parks and the projected climates of the 21st century
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B.C.’s impressive protected area system is comprised of protected areas that were established to protect representative ecosystems in the province, and specific habitat values characterized by the vegetation and wildlife that live there. The boundaries of these protected areas are fixed, but as the climate changes, so will the species, ecosystems and communities that are…
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Biocleaning station installed at Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park
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To protect bats against the spread of the deadly White Nose Syndrome (WNS), BC Parks has installed a biocleaning station at Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park. Believed to be the first of its kind in Canada, the biocleaning station helps remove fungal spores from the virus that causes WNS. Visitors walk along an astroturf mat…
