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Major conservation of B.C. forestry land totalling 45,000 hectares announced
The project conserves critical habitats and watersheds, supports species like grizzly bears, and is part of a broader 7,000 sq km protected area network, officials said.
- The Nature Conservancy of Canada announced a conservation project protecting 45,000 hectares in Southeastern BC as part of a larger network extending into Montana.
- Federal Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin emphasized Canada's commitment to nature protection and greenhouse gas reduction through this project.
- The area, known as the Kootenay Forest Lands, includes vital habitats for wildlife, such as grizzly bears and bull trout.
- Public access for recreation will continue, with decisions influenced by local Indigenous Nations and communities to enhance ecological and cultural benefits.
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Landmark conservation partnership: 45,000 hectares protected in southeastern BC advances national nature and climate goals
Nature Conservancy of Canada, Ktunaxa First Nations, governments, industry and donors unite to safeguard vital Rocky Mountain landscape...
Massive conservation deal secures 45,000 hectares of forest in B.C. Interior
One of the largest private land conservation projects in Canadian history is now complete, permanently protecting 45,000 hectares of ecologically rich forest and grassland in southeastern British Columbia. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), alongside the Ktunaxa First Nations, the federal and B.C. governments, Elk Valley Resources and numerous public and private partners, announced Tuesday that the Kootenay Forest Lands have been secured un…
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