{"id":866,"date":"2023-06-13T16:06:29","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T20:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/landuseplanninginbc\/chapter\/__unknown__\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T15:07:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T19:07:43","slug":"pa_application_ancient_forests","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/landuseplanninginbc\/chapter\/pa_application_ancient_forests\/","title":{"raw":"Application. Proposal to Protect the Ancient Forests","rendered":"Application. Proposal to Protect the Ancient Forests"},"content":{"raw":"

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In December, 2013, a small group of people representing hikers, academia, environmental groups, and the Lheidli T\u2019enneh submitted a request (see below) to create a protected area for the ancient forests of the upper Fraser River watershed.\u00a0 In response to this proposal, BC Parks is currently assessing the feasibility of different levels of protection for the land base west of Slim Creek.\u00a0 The options considered are a combination of (a) type of protected area and (b) geographic scope of the protected area.\u00a0 All types of protected areas, in any combination, are being considered. Regarding the geographic scope, BC Parks is considering the three options prepared by Coxson, Goward, and Connell[footnote]Coxson, Darwyn, Trevor Goward, and David J. Connell (2013). \u201cAnalysis of ancient western redcedar stands in the Upper Fraser watershed and scenarios for protection<\/a>.\u201d British Columbia Journal of Ecosystems and Management<\/em> 13(3):88-106.[\/footnote].<\/p>\r\n

For discussion purposes, BC Parks prepared a consultation paper[footnote]BC Parks (2015). \u201cPublic Consultation Paper: Ancient Forest\/Chun Toh Whud U Jud.\u201d Victoria, BC, Government of British Columbia.[\/footnote].\u00a0 The values, key issues, and opportunities outlined in this land use planning application are presented below.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

BC Parks has invited you, as an expert in land use planning for protected areas, to a meeting among interestholders during which the various options for protected area status will be discussed.\u00a0 Your task is to present an argument for a solution that considers the preservation of natural environments, use and enjoyment of the public, and the socio-economic interests of area residents. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

To participate in this meeting, you have been asked to review all options available and come prepared to present and discuss what you believe to be the best option.\u00a0 Discuss how your option will provide more protection than what currently exists.\u00a0 As part of your deliberation, consider the following acts and regulations that govern British Columbia\u2019s provincial parks and protected, including the following: Park Act<\/em>; Ecological Reserve Act<\/em>; Protected Areas of British Columbia Act<\/em>; Environment and Land Use Act<\/em>; Conservancy and Recreation Area Regulation; Forest and Range Practices Act<\/em>.<\/p>\r\n

For legislation, refer to http:\/\/www.env.gov.bc.ca\/bcparks\/about\/legislation.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n \r\n

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