The MPA process for the federally controlled waters within the Provincial Marine Ecological Reserve started In 2000. A proposal was submitted by a DFO -convened Advisory Group composed of Sports fisheries, First Nations, science representatives, Provincial Parks, Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada, Pearson College representatives, whale watching groups, diving groups and several environmental NGOs .
You will find on this website, several references to controlled burning to address the issue of invasive species, overgrowth of successional species which change the biodiversity of the protected areas, and the increasing threat of desertification with the Northern migration of arid regions. Allan Savory in this TED presentation presents an alternative theory
This is the final draft version which is being published by BC Parks. It is also available in PDF. Click here for the link to the BC PARKS website about Ecological Reserve Wardens at that locaion a pdf version of the following handbook provided. BC Parks and Protected Areas March 2013 Photo credit: Judy
Vancouver Area( South Coast) Wardens and Parks staff meeting at the BC Parks office in Surrey. February 18, 2013 February 18, 2013 Fraser Room, South Coast Ministry of Environment office, 2nd floor, 10470 152nd Street, Surrey 1. Welcome and Introductions (Joanna Hirner, Conservation Specialist, BC Parks) BC Parks Update BC Parks Volunteer Program and Volunteer
Fraser Room, South Coast Ministry of Enviroment office, 2nd floor, 10470 152nd Street, Surrey Welcome and Introductions (Joanna Hirner, Conservation Specialist, BC Parks) (10 AM) BC Parks Update (Joanna Hirner) (10:10 AM) BC Parks Volunteer Program and Volunteer Strategy ER Warden Program updates: handbook updates, etc. Regional updates: current Ecological Reserves and their wardens and
By Karen Willies, ER Warden #110 Date of visit 26 September 2012 Details Inspection Purpose of Visit This visit was to check on the condition of the centre of the Reserve, as previous visits have only been a walkabout outside the perimeter to check on the shape of the fence. Fire A large number of the
This report is by Pam Wright ( UNBC) and Tory Stevens( BC PARKS): Ecological change results from a combination of natural and anthropogenic causes Ecological change is accelerating from all causes Major causes of change are climate change and habitat loss Result: global losses of biodiversity See the full PDF on this report at: wright_and_stevens
Abstract: Global climate changes are affecting the entire landscape and although intended as eco- logical reservoirs and refugia, parks and protected areas are not immune to these changes. Provincially, BC Parks’ staff evaluate stressors and threats in conservation risk assessments and have identified myriad challenges amplified by climate change. The role of monitoring in the
Judy Millar and Crystal Klym Objectives: Establish vegetation transects and permanent photo monitoring points within wildfire impacted areas to monitor natural plant community and invasive plant response to wildfire. See the complete 6 page PDF: millar_&_klym_2006_invasive_plant-monitoring_proceedures_parks_post_fire Vegetation transects and photo points will be established within wildfire impacted areas. The following influences will be considered to
Kathryn McCourt reports on Mahoney lake ER for 2012. Ecological Reserve Warden Annual Report ER Name: Mahoney Lake Ecological Reserve #130 Report Date: January 4, 2013 for 2012 Warden Name: Kathryn McCourt May 10 – first seasonal visit to ER. Observed lots of Russian Knapweed growing inside and outside the south fence. Recorded Killdeer, Spotted Sandpiper,
Ecological Reserve Warden Annual Report ER Name: Baynes Island Ecological Reserve #69 Report date: October 19 2012-10-19 Warden Name: Jodie Krakowski General Condition of the ER The ER was in a natural, undisturbed state. Because the site visit occurred at low water, a large area of alluvial beach was evident, including sandy and cobble deposits,
Primary Role The primary role of the Moore/McKenney/Whitmore Ecological Reserve is to protect the nesting sites of several species of seabirds in the province. The ecological reserve is closed to public access to protect the nesting seabirds and their habitat. The ecological reserve comprises a group of low-lying islands, islets, and reefs along the east
On December 8, 2012 I visited the Race Rocks Ecological Reserve with the assistance of the seafront staff and the dive boat from Lester Pearson College. Eric was going out to do some repairs and to clean the underwater camera so I was able to hitch a ride. It’s often difficult to get out there
Provincial protected areas include extensive submerged lands (foreshore) in tidal marine and non-tidal freshwater environments. Many of the natural, recreational and cultural values in protected areas are aquatic. Water-borne activities are important considerations in protected area management. The extent to which protected area management should deal with water-borne activities is a source of discussion and
On Oct 18th, 2012, Matt Fairbarns made this presentation to the Restoration of Natural Systems Speaker series on the restoration efforts at Oak Bay Islands and Trial Island Ecological Reserves: It includes a section on invasive species as well as native species. Be sure to see the PDF file to get information on the
A trip through some of the Ecological Reserves of the Okanagan in the fall of 2012. It is not often that members of the Board of Friends of Ecological Reserves get the opportunity to meet with reserve wardens, hear their concerns, and get to see the Ecological Reserves looked after by those wardens. In the
On October 12, 2012, the Vance Creek Ecological Reserve Warden Rick Fairbairn met with Garry Fletcher, Friends of Ecological Reserves Board member and Niran Lella to talk about the reserve, its problems and its special features. A walk through several areas and a drive to a heavily logged area above the reserve demonstrated to us
1.2 Planning Area Mount Maxwell Ecological Reserve is located on the west side of Salt Spring Island in the southern Gulf Islands off the east coast of Vancouver Island, about half way between Nanaimo and Victoria. The ecological reserve contains a variety of features including Garry oak meadows, moss covered rocky outcrops and bluffs, species-at-risk,