Wildlife Act Review...British Columbia is responsible for provincial wildlife and the Wildlife Act is the major foundation for conserving and managing fish and wildlife in B.C. A consultative process is now underway for the first major review of the Wildlife Act in 25 years. For more information...

New RISC mapping standard:
Ministry of Environment. 2006. Standard for Mapping Ecosystems at Risk in British Columbia: An approach to mapping ecosystems at risk and other sensitive ecosystems. Version 1. B.C. Minist. Environ., Victoria, BC. 98pp.
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The brochure Snowmobiling and Caribou in British Columbia (PDF 1.94MB) provides basic information on caribou, where they live and why they are at risk, and describes the effect of snowmobile activity on the species. Includes distribution map and ways to reduce disturbance as a result of snowmobiling.

Wild game and fish may carry diseases that can be transmitted to people. Disease transmission to people can be prevented by following the guidelines provided in the booklet Diseases You Can Get From Wildlife - a field-guide for Hunters, Trappers, Anglers and Biologists. This booklet provides the top 10 safety tips, general information and detailed information about specific diseases. For more information (searchable website) and links to the document...

Badger Prey Ecology: The Ecology of Six Small Mammals Found in British Columbia (PDF 857KB)
Badgers in British Columbia are ranked as Endangered by COSEWIC and are continuing to decline in numbers. The availability and abundance of prey have been identified as primary factors limiting Badger populations, but there is a lack of knowledge on the ecology of these prey species in British Columbia. This report will assist in development of recovery planning by providing synthesized information on badger prey ecology and its influence on badger distribution, abundance, productivity and survival. The ecology of six main prey species for Badgers in B.C. is reviewed.

Best Management Practices for Raptor Conservation during Urban and Rural Land Development in British Columbia. This document was developed to provide additional background information in support of Develop with Care. It is also the companion document to the Best Management Practices for Amphibians and Reptiles in Urban and Rural Land Development in British Columbia. The document provides general material on raptors, including life history and habitat requirements, for 25 species whose ranges overlap with urban and rural development, and provides best management practices guidelines for activities undertaken in those ranges. For link to document...(137pp PDF 4.5MB).

Wildlife Guidelines for Backcountry Tourism/Commercial Recreation
These guidelines were developed to ensure that backcountry recreation activities are conducted in a manner that does not compromise the current distribution of wildlife, the sustainability of their populations, or the integrity of their habitats. These guidelines define results, desired behaviours, indicators, and limits for backcountry activities in relation to wildlife and their habitats. These guidelines are intended for use by commercial tourism operators tenured under the Land Act when conducting activities on Crown land, including water-based activities. However, it is anticipated that the guidelines will provide useful guidance for all backcountry recreational users. (These guidelines replace the first version which was published in 2002 as the Interim wildlife guidelines for commercial backcountry recreation in British Columbia.) For more detail and links to documents . . .