Conservation of Ecological Integrity in B.C. Parks and Protected Areas

Date: August 23, 2010

Despite its declared intentions and clear vision to conserve the ecological integrity in British Columbia’s parks and protected areas, the Ministry of Environment is not successfully meeting this goal.

The second follow-up on the report’s recommendations was released in March 2012.

Conservation of Ecological Integrity in B.C. Report (PDF)

News Release (PDF)

The report was discussed by the Legislative Assembly’s Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts on December 7, 2010.

Other files:

Defining Ecological Integrity Supplemental (PDF)

Potential Impacts of Climate Change Supplemental (PDF)

BC Parks Conservation Principles Supplemental (PDF)

History of B.C.’s Parks and Protected Areas Supplemental (PDF)

Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification Supplemental (PDF)

Coastal Douglas-fir Biogeoclimatic Zone Supplemental (PDF)

Bunchgrass Biogeoclimatic Zone Supplemental (PDF)

October 2011 Follow-Up on Ecological Integrity Report (PDF)

October 2012 Follow-Up on Ecological Integrity Report (PDF)

October 2013 Follow-Up on Ecological Integrity Report (PDF)