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(cover photo: Boya Lake / Destination BC)
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Building fire-resilient parks and protected areas with help from the BC Parks Licence Plate Program
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Since the inception of the BC Parks Licence Plate Program in 2017, we have been funding wildfire resiliency projects through our “Fire-Based Ecosystem and Land Management (FELM)” funding stream. From 2017 to 2021, over $650,000 was invested in this area. Fire is an important part of forest and grassland ecosystems in our province. The history…
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How to make a great park even better – adding a campground to Tribune Bay Park
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In 2021, the Province purchased two properties on Hornby Island to add to the existing Tribune Bay Park. The land was purchased with funding provided to expand recreational and camping opportunities across the province. Since then, BC Parks has been working with First Nations, community groups, partner agencies, and the broader public to develop a…
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Beyond Borders – the importance of conservation across border lines
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By: AJ, BC Parks Interpreter in Skagit Valley Park BC Parks cares for 1,037 provincial parks, conservancies, protected areas, and ecological reserves that represent the incredible diversity of ecosystems found within this beautiful province. Some of these parks and protected areas lie along borders with other jurisdictions including Alberta and Yukon, as well as the…
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12 days at the Calvert Island Ecological Observatory
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Guest blog by Finn McGhee Beginning in 2019, the BC Parks iNaturalist Project has employed teams to conduct biodiversity surveys throughout the province, focusing on protected areas including provincial parks, ecological reserves, and conservancies. This project also aims to promote community engagement with biodiversity through iNaturalist, a community science platform. The iNaturalist website allows users…
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Maintaining the historic Myra Canyon Trestles
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The Myra Canyon Trestles, part of what once was the Kettle Valley Railway, are an international destination for cyclists and hikers within Myra-Bellevue Park. The path follows the old railway and offers incredible canyon views. BC Parks is responsible for providing safe access to the trestles and every 15 years, the trestles need significant maintenance…
