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Grasslands of British Columbia - Our Most Endangered Spaces
Grasslands of British Columbia - Our Most Endangered Spaces
British Columbia's grasslands are unique ecosystems — their plant and animal communities and their landscape features are found nowhere else in Canada. Our grasslands booklet provides a fascinating background on these rare and endangered spaces including aspects of grasslands biology and ecology, different species that call grasslands their home, threats to grasslands, conservation, and alternatives for grassland preservation.
Contact CPAWS-BC at info@cpawsbc.org to obtain copies.
Published: 1999
Invasion of British Columbia's Grasslands
Invasion of British Columbia's Grasslands
The purpose of this guide is to raise awareness of the threat of invasive plant species in BC's grassland ecosystems and the need to restore these areas to viable systems. This guide explores different methods of controlling the spread of invasive plants and provides a brief summary for community groups who want to start restoration projects by featuring different community initiatives around the province.
Download | Published 2006 | 6 pages
National Park Proposal
National Park Proposal
Similkameen “at the Cross-Roads”;
Support the National Park Proposal
People of the South Okanagan – Similkameen are at a crossroads. We have collectively been gifted with a major opportunity to protect and sustain the beauty, natural quality and biological richness of this nationally significant region – for us and for our children’s children. Together we have only a short time to capture this ‘one-time-only’ opportunity – if forfeited it will not return.
Download | Published 2006 | 6 pages
Four Flagship Sites: Baja California to Bering Sea Marine Conservation Initiative
Four Flagship Sites: Baja California to Bering Sea Marine Conservation Initiative
The Baja California to Bering Sea Marine Conservation Initiative is highlighting four sites (Magdalena Bay - Baja California South, Mexico; Channel Islands - California, USA; Gwaii Haanas - British Columbia, Canada; and Glacier Bay - Alaska, USA) that are of great ecological importance in the Baja California to Bering Sea region.
This publication brings attention to a variety of marine conservation issues that need to be addressed. All of these sites are either existing marine protected areas, or proposed sites for protection.
Wildwaters - Marine Conservation in British Columbia, Protecting the Hidden Realm
Wildwaters - Marine Conservation in British Columbia, Protecting the Hidden Realm
British Columbia's coastal and marine ecosystems are among the richest and most diverse in the world — nearly 7000 marine species, or close to 4% of the world's total marine species, are known in BC. Wildwaters explores the diversity of the west coast of BC and examines the role of MPAs in conserving this precious and unique environment.
Download | Published 1999 | 28 pages
Towards a National Marine Conservation Area in the Southern Strait of Georgia
Towards a National Marine Conservation Area in the Southern Strait of Georgia
Situated between Vancouver Island and the British Columbia mainland, the emerald waters of the Southern Strait of Georgia are a source of resources, transportation, recreation and inspiration for millions of humans, and a home to many plants and animals whose health and well-being is intimately connected to our quality of life.
This brochure outlines the importance of marine protected areas and the potential of a National Marine Conservation Area in the Southern Strait.
Download | Published 2002 | 4 pages
Scott Islands Marine Wildlife Area
Scott Islands Marine Wildlife Area
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society and the Canadian Nature Federation are working to advance the Scott Islands as a pilot site for what is called a national marine wildlife area (MWA). A Marine Wildlife Area is a type of marine protected area that is managed by Environment Canada for wildlife conservation and research.
This brochure explains why the Scott Islands are so important - historically, ecologically, and economically.
Download | Published 2004 | 5 pages
Protecting the Glass Sponge Reefs from Offshore Oil and Gas
Protecting the Glass Sponge Reefs from Offshore Oil and Gas
Thought to have gone extinct during the age of the dinosaurs, the first known living glass sponge reefs in the world have been discovered living in the waters off the coast of British Columbia.
In this brochure, learn why lifting the 30-year moratorium on offshore oil and gas exploration and development could devastate the fragile glass sponge reefs in the Queen Charlotte Basin. Find out what you can do to prevent offshore oil and gas exploration and development from destroying the irreplaceable glass sponge reefs.
Download | Published 2005 | 2 pages
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