Hidden Gems, Ecological Reserves of British Columbia

. The hidden gems of British Columbia’s protected areas system are its ecological reserves, set aside for scientific study and education, not recreation. Two of the first ERs ever established sit above Columbia Lake at the headwaters of the Columbia Valley. Discover how a Czech refugee fleeing the Communists prompted B.C. to become the first

The Log, 2021/22 Autumn/Winter Newsletter

The 2021/22 Autumn/Winter Newsletter is available. Just click below. Click here to open the 2021/22 Autumn/Winter edition of The Log (PDF format). Contents: iNaturalist Challenge in Ecological Reserves Zoom Out – Zoom In: A Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the ER Act Sturdy Champion for ERs Letter from Elders Council for Parks in B.C.

Zoom out – Zoom In .. A Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of BC Parks’ Ecological Reserves.

Often when we visit special ecological areas our observations are restricted to a limited view. In this video, we visited six diverse Ecological Reserves  with the goal of revealing some of their special features from  a distant viewpoint as well as a close up one. Under a special permit from BC Parks, Jamie Frith used

Dakota Bowl protected under deal with Squamish Nation

See Also  Elphinstone Logging Focus    Dakota Bear Sanctuary Needs Protection From: https://www.coastreporter.net/local-news/dakota-bowl-protected-under-deal-with-squamish-nation-3469610 Mar 1, 2021 5:47 PM By: Keili Bartlett 77 culturally modified trees have been identified in the area that is now part of an agreement between Squamish Nation and the province. A contentious cutblock in the Dakota Bowl area of Mount Elphinstone will be

The Dakota Bear Sanctuary Ecological Reserve Proposal

Our thanks to the Ross Muirhead of (ELF) Elphinstone Logging Focus for sending us this link to a new film that takes the viewer into the Dakota Bear Sanctuary, Squamish Nation, Sunshine Coast, B.C.The Dakota Bear Sanctuary. This link will provide all the posts on this website about the Dakota Bowl Ecological Reserve proposal. https://ecoreserves.bc.ca/category/er/156/

The Log, 2020 Spring/Summer Newsletter

The 2020 Spring/Summer Newsletter is available. Just click below. Click here to open the 2020 Spring/Summer edition of The Log (PDF format). Contents: British Columbia’s Ecological Reserves, Forgotten Gems? The BC Parks iNaturalist Program BC Nature Supports FER Summary of the FER Old Growth Management Review Funding Conservation & Stewardship Projects in ERs BC Parks

British Columbia’s Forgotten Gems, its Ecological Reserves

By Jenny L. Feick, PhD On May 4, 1971, the Government of British Columbia became the first jurisdiction in Canada to pass legislation to protect ecological reserves. May 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the Ecological Reserves Act and regulations and the establishment of B.C.’s first ecological reserves. Ecological reserves are permanent sanctuaries, located throughout

Ecosystem-Based Assessment of the Koksilah River Watershed

Eagle Ridge is mentioned in part of this report: Phase 1 Report: Watershed Character and Condition Cowichan Station Area Association Prepared by: Heather Pritchard, RPF Emily Doyle-Yamaguchi, FIT Dr. Martin Carver, PGeo/PEng, PAg Carol Luttmer, MSc September 30, 2019 See the PDF here: EBAKoksilah_Phase1_Final_Sept2019 Introduction The approximately 30,000-hectare Koksilah River watershed is a place of

Proposal for establishment of new protected areas within the Blueberry River First Nation

FROM Information Bulletin :https://archive.news.gov.bc.ca/releases/news_releases_2017-2021/2018IRR0065-001914.htm BACKGROUNDER For Immediate Release 2018IRR0065-001914 Oct. 3, 2018 Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation B.C.-Blueberry River First Nations adjournment agreement As an outcome of productive negotiations, B.C. and Blueberry River First Nations have reached an agreement that adjourns litigation until April 29, 2019, and outlines a path to address Blueberry River’s

Heritage status of scarred yellow cedars in TSL A87126 Block DK044.

See the original in PDF form here: Arc-Branch-Review-of-Mil.-Rep.-Block-DK-044-2-1 April 29, 2016 Distributed via Email: Adam.(gov.bc.ca) Adam Hockin Planning Forester, FLNRO Timber Operations, Pricing and First Nations Division BC Timber Sales – Strait of Georgia Dear Adam Hockin: Re: Heritage status of scarred yellow cedars in TSL A87126 Block DK044. The Archaeology Branch (the Branch) has

Artifacts from Pink Mountain bring understanding of First Nations’ history

FROM: EnergeticCity.ca- everything Fort Saint John https://www.energeticcity.ca/2016/03/artifacts-pink-mountain-bring-understanding-first-nations-history ByMontana Cumming March 31, 2016 8:05 am FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — An archaeologist working in the Peace Region says a newly discovered spear point could improve our understanding of First Nations history. It was Steve Kasstan and his team who discovered a Clovis point — a rare, distinctive

Tsleil-Waututh Nation invite Board of FER speakers at the NEB hearings

(Click to enlarge image) In keeping with Coast Salish tradition, the Sacred Trust Initiative of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, carried out an “honoring” ceremony prior to the commencement of the National Energy Board hearings on Monday January 18th 2016  at the Tsleil-Waututh Community Centre – 3010 Sleil-Waututh Road, North Vancouver  Their ceremony was to “stand up”

Block DK044 Archaeological Impact Assessment

Review of Block DK044 Archaeological Impact Assessment Interim Report (2012-0218) See the full pdf report  57 pages: : Millennia-Report-DK044-CMT-Study-ReviewDec7-final Prepared for: Elphinstone Logging Focus December 2015 Submitted to: The Squamish First Nation and The Archaeology Branch and Baseline Archaeological Services Ltd By: Phoebe Ramsay, BA Morley Eldridge, MA, RPCA Management Summary Previous conflicting reports on