Seabird nest and roost sites are important to maintenance of BC’s biodiversity and many of the important nest colonies are protected in Ecological Reserves and Parks.
Disturbance to wildlife is a major issue that park and wildlife managers routinely face, yet information to assess threat is often not available, —-Need to set guidelines based on empirical data
• Reasonable,easily understood, and effective guidelines will ensure that wildlife-viewing is both an enriching and ecologically sustainable activity
Trudy Chatwin Ministry of Environment Royal Roads University.
PDF of Power Point.
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