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1. • • The Protected Areas of British Columbia Act contains schedules listing most of the Class A parks, conservancies, and ecological reserves for the purposes of the Park Act and the Ecological Reserve Act. This act ensures that the boundaries of these areas cannot be modified to remove lands except by an act of Parliament.
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   What is British Columbia's Parks and protected areas system?

   • British Columbia’s parks and protected areas system contains nationally and internationally significant natural and cultural features and outdoor experiences. The provincial system of parks is dedicated to the protection of natural environments for the inspiration, use and enjoyment of the public. Our parks and protected areas are a public trust.

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   What is BC Parks?

   • As a public trust, BC Parks’ mission is to protect representative and special natural places within the province’s protected areas system for world-class conservation, outdoor recreation, education and scientific study. BC Parks is committed to serving British Columbians and their visitors by:

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   How many protected areas are there in BC?

   • Since the establishment of Strathcona, the first provincial park in 1911, the parks and protected areas system has grown to over 1000 protected areas, covering over 14 million hectares, 14.4% of the province. BC Parks designations and the allowable activities under each designation type [PDF]

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   How does BC Parks manage provincial lands?

   • The responsibility and authority of BC Parks to manage provincial lands is drawn from several pieces of legislation. This includes six acts, and their associated regulations, policies, and agreements. To learn more about park-related legislation, and stay up to date on the latest changes, visit our legislation page.

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3. bcparks.ca › types-parks-protected-areasTypes of parks and protected areas - Province of British ...

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   Dec 5, 2023 · Protected areas contain some of the best representative elements of British Columbia’s natural and cultural heritage. They include ecological reserves; provincial parks; conservancies; recreation areas; and protected areas established under the Environment and Land Use Act.

4. www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca › civix › documentPark Act - BC Laws

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   (3) The Class A parks named and described in Schedules C and D of the Protected Areas of British Columbia Act are dedicated to the preservation of their natural environments for the inspiration, use and enjoyment of the public.

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   As a public trust, BC Parks’ mission is to protect representative and special natural places within the province’s protected areas system for world-class conservation, outdoor recreation, education and scientific study.

6. www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca › civix › documentTable of Contents - Protected Areas of British Columbia Act

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   Table of Contents - Protected Areas of British Columbia Act. This Act is current to April 24, 2024. See the Tables of Legislative Changes for this Act’s legislative history, including any changes not in force.

7. news.gov.bc.ca › releases › 2022ENV0013-000192BC Parks additions strengthen protection of wildlife habitat ...

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   Feb 10, 2022 · Increased protection for diverse wildlife habitat, wetlands and bolstering the natural legacy of existing parks are all parts of strategic land additions to strengthen B.C.’s system of parks and protected areas.

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   Oct 18, 2022 · British Columbia’s parks and protected areas system contains nationally and internationally significant natural and cultural features and outdoor experiences. The provincial system of parks is dedicated to the protection of natural environments for the inspiration, use and enjoyment of the public.