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Free Invasive Species and Forestry Pilot CourseApril 29, 2024The Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC) is offering a free pilot of ISCBC’s Invasive Species and Forestry course when you enroll before June 1. The online, self-paced course follows...Read More
Guidelines for Winter Recreation near Wolverine Dens in Montane Western North AmericaApril 15, 2024A recent study has synthesized existing information to guide recreational activities near breeding female wolverines, emphasizing the importance of minimizing disturbance to these sensitive animals. Disturbance can lead to females...Read More
Simpcw Resources Group’s “In The Loop” NewsletterMarch 25, 2024Simpcw Resource Group (SRG) has shared their latest issue of their external newsletter, “In The Loop.” Read about the exciting work SRG is doing including the addition of new members...Read More
Chase-Harper Collaborative Management PlanMarch 24, 2024The Chase-Harper Collaborative Management Plan (CCMP) is an initiative that has been underway for 5 years, aiming to transform forest management through collaborative efforts. The team behind the CCMP is...Read More
Healing the Land After Wildfires: Lessons from St’at’imc NationMarch 22, 2024While immediate media coverage often focuses on evacuations and the numbers of homes destroyed, many First Nations say what these fires do to the land in their territories and the...Read More
Wild Water Videos Highlight Coldwater River Drought Management InnovationsFebruary 28, 2024The NWGP in partnership with BC Water Legacy has developed a series of videos highlighting innovative drought management approaches for the Coldwater River, one of the most drought-prone rivers in...Read More
Minister’s Statement on Proposed Land Act AmendmentsFebruary 28, 2024In a recent statement, the Minister of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship shared insights about the proposed amendments to the Land Act in BC. Here are some key takeaways:...Read More
Tŝilhqot’in Salmon Conservation Hatchery OperationalJanuary 4, 2024The salmon conservation hatchery, led by Tŝilhqot’in, is now up and running. This is a key milestone in the staged approach to developing long-term hatchery capacity in Tŝilhqot’in Territory. As...Read More
Lac du Bois Grassland Protected Area Public ReviewNovember 29, 2023A draft management plan for Lac du Bois Grasslands Protected Area is now available on the BC Parks website for public review. The management plan for the...Read More