Increasing protection of important wildlife habitat with land additions
By Province of British Columbia
Nearly 1,060 hectares is being added to West Twin Protected Area to increase protection of important wildlife habitat across the Robson Valley.
Located near McBride, the expansion includes 59 hectares of private land adjacent to the protected area that was purchased by the Province in March 2020, along with approximately 1,000 hectares of Crown land.
West Twin Protected Area was established in 2001, and together with adjacent West Twin Park, covers more than 30,000 hectares to form the only protected wildlife corridor across the Robson Valley.
Added land improves habitat connection
The area spans from the Cariboo Mountains in the south, through the main Robson Valley trench and up to the front ranges of the Rocky Mountains. The additional land improves habitat connection for caribou, moose, elk, deer, grizzly bears and many other species.
The Crown land was originally identified for protection through the Robson Valley Land and Resource Management Plan, but the land had two historical mineral claims that have now been forfeited. The land also contains old-growth priority deferral areas and an existing old-growth management area.
Seven Sisters Protected Area expanded
At Seven Sisters Protected Area near Terrace, three hectares of private land purchased in 2023 will be added to include a segment of the Oliver Creek Trail in the protected area boundary. The trail is one of the main access routes into the protected area and is popular for biking, horseback riding and hiking.
Learn More:
- For more information about West Twin Park and West Twin Protected Area, visit https://bcparks.ca/west-twin-park/
- For more information about Seven Sisters Protected Area, visit https://bcparks.ca/seven-sisters-protected-area/
