{"id":88441,"date":"2026-07-02T09:14:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T16:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/?post_type=engagement&#038;p=88441"},"modified":"2026-07-02T09:15:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T16:15:18","slug":"ancient-forest-chun-toh-whudujut-and-slim-creek-park-management-plan","status":"publish","type":"engagement","link":"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/ancient-forest-chun-toh-whudujut-and-slim-creek-park-management-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Ancient Forest \/ Chun T&#8217;oh Whudujut and Slim Creek Park Management Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group engage-banner has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fbda80\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top\">Engagement is open until September 18, 2026<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#747932\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1734\" height=\"1156\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-88446\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2026\/07\/chun_toh_whudujut_park.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" 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class=\"engagement-title-banner \" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/themes\/bcgov-engagement\/dist\/images\/blue-curve-bg.svg)\">Ancient Forest \/ Chun T&#8217;oh Whudujut and Slim Creek Park Management Plan<\/h1>\n<div class=\"wp-block-engagement-content\"><bcgov-breadcrumb>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\">Home<\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/\">Engagement Opportunities<\/a> \n                  <span>\n        Ancient Forest \/ Chun T&#8217;oh Whudujut and Slim Creek Park Management Pl&#8230;\n  <\/span>\n  <div style=\"display: flex\" slot=\"breadcrumb-extra\">\n      <\/div>\n  <\/bcgov-breadcrumb>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On this page:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#summary\" title=\"\">Engagement summary<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#contribution\" title=\"\">How your contribution makes a difference<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-govtogether-call-to-action\"><div class=\"cta-header\"><p class=\"cta-status status-open\" aria-label=\"Status: open\">open<\/p><p class=\"days-left-message\"><\/p><\/div><div class=\"cta-body\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-bcgov-primary-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/helpshapebc.gov.bc.ca\/ancient-forest\">Share your feedback<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Survey is open until September 18<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-govtogether-engagement-header\"><div class=\"text-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> June 5 to September 18<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who: <\/strong>The Ministry of Environment and Parks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What: <\/strong>A draft management plan for Ancient Forest \/ Chun T\u2019oh Whudujut and Slim Creek Parks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Cariboo region<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why:<\/strong> To provide an opportunity for the public to review the draft management plan and provide feedback and suggestions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How: <\/strong>Online<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-engagement_category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\"><strong>Category: <\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement_category\/bc-parks-recreation-and-tourism\/\" rel=\"tag\">BC Parks<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement_category\/recreation-and-tourism\/\" rel=\"tag\">Recreation and Tourism<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement_category\/wildlife-and-habitat-protection\/\" rel=\"tag\">Wildlife and Habitat Protection<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"image-column\"><span role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"engagement-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2026\/07\/chun_toh_whudujut_park2.jpg);background-position:60% 49%\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"summary\">Engagement summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BC Parks and Lheidli T\u2019enneh First Nation are developing a management plan for Ancient Forest \/ Chun T\u2019oh Whudujut and Slim Creek Parks. We are inviting the public to learn more about the importance of these parks, the management planning process, and how to provide feedback on the draft management plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ancient Forest \/ Chun T\u2019oh Whudujut Park and Protected Area and Slim Creek Park (the parks) lie solely within the territory of the Lheidli T\u2019enneh Nation (Lheidli T\u2019enneh). The parks are located along the upper reaches of the Fraser River 115 km east of Prince George, and 95 km west of McBride, on Highway 16. The parks extend to the north-northeast from the height of land on Driscoll Ridge down to the Fraser River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BC Parks is seeking feedback on a draft management plan for Ancient Forest \/ Chun T\u2019oh Whudujut and Slim Creek Parks. Public input will be considered on many topics related to the management of Ancient Forest \/ Chun T\u2019oh Whudujut and Slim Creek Parks, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Opportunities to expand accessibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determining appropriate recreational activities in relation to conservation values (hiking trails, wilderness camping, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type of commercial use that could be considered in the parks (expanding tourism)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possible future development (cultural area)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zoning map<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the overarching Park Act and BC Parks policies, some aspects of the plan will be out of scope for changes, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Park boundaries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Existing Ancient Forest \/ Chun T&#8217;oh Whudujut boardwalk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activities related to BC Park policies and legislation (for example, some activities described in the allowable use table will be non-negotiable, such as drone-use needing to be authorized in advance)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on this engagement opportunity and the management planning process, as well as how to participate, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/helpshapebc.gov.bc.ca\/ancient-forest\" title=\"\">BC Parks webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contribution\">How your contribution makes a difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your feedback will inform the long term management of Ancient Forest \/ Chun T\u2019oh Whudujut and Slim Creek Parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related engagements<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"related-engagements\">\n                                    <div class=\"govtogether-engagement-card\" aria-label=\"Engagement title: BC Parks Visitor Satisfaction Survey. Categories: BC Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Status: Open.\">\n            <div class=\"card-header\">\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-status status-open\">\n                                            Open                                     <\/div>\n\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/bc-parks-visitor-satisfaction-survey\/\" class=\"engagement-title\">\n                        BC Parks Visitor Satisfaction Survey                <\/a>\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-categories\">\n                                                                        <span class=\"category-pill\">BC Parks<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Recreation and Tourism<\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/bc-parks-visitor-satisfaction-survey\/\" class=\"card-image-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"engagement-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2023\/06\/BC-Parks-scaled.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"govtogether-engagement-card\" aria-label=\"Engagement title: Mt Seymour Resorts Ski Resort Development Plan. Categories: BC Parks, Economy and Jobs, Recreation and Tourism. Status: Open.\">\n            <div class=\"card-header\">\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-status status-open\">\n                                            Open                                     <\/div>\n\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/mt-seymour-resorts-development-plan\/\" class=\"engagement-title\">\n                        Mt Seymour Resorts Ski Resort Development Plan                <\/a>\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-categories\">\n                                                                        <span class=\"category-pill\">BC Parks<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Economy and Jobs<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Recreation and Tourism<\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/mt-seymour-resorts-development-plan\/\" class=\"card-image-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"engagement-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2026\/05\/Mt-Seymour-lift-scaled.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"govtogether-engagement-card\" aria-label=\"Engagement title: Mount Seymour Provincial Park Recreation Facility Plan. Categories: BC Parks. Status: Closed with results.\">\n            <div class=\"card-header\">\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-status status-closed with results\">\n                                            Closed with results                                     <\/div>\n\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/mount-seymour-provincial-park-recreation-facility-plan\/\" class=\"engagement-title\">\n                        Mount Seymour Provincial Park Recreation Facility Plan                <\/a>\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-categories\">\n                                                                        <span class=\"category-pill\">BC Parks<\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/mount-seymour-provincial-park-recreation-facility-plan\/\" class=\"card-image-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"engagement-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2023\/03\/MtSeymour-Rec-Plan4.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"govtogether-engagement-card\" aria-label=\"Engagement title: Golden Ears Provincial Park Recreation Facility Plan. 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