Environment committee  I would probably concur. I think you need both. In B.C. we use a conservation framework. We look at different species and species at risk to try to rate them or prioritize them. I think one of the species that ranks very high is the mountain goat. The reason is that we have most

Environment committee  That's the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation. It surcharges dollars to anglers, trappers, and hunters. They pay a surcharge into the HCTF, which is made up of vested stakeholders. It then takes applications and distributes that money for conservation enhancement projects arou

Environment committee  We could probably make a submission, but we'd be supportive of any user-pay model where the proceeds go back into the sustainability and wide use of that resource. There are many examples in this province where those funds go into general revenue. We'd prefer them to be put into

Environment committee  Yes, thank you. Again, from our perspective, we're looking for a holistic, comprehensive plan that doesn't target wetlands or a specific species. We want to look at the landscape holistically and say that this is what's best; this is how we manage this whole area with all the s

Environment committee  I think that first off there has to be an interest in what they do. That's when we talk about a national process and regional implementation, and then when you talk to boots on the ground. You need to find a way to have buy-in, and how exactly to deliver that model. The B.C. Wi

Environment committee  Thank you for the opportunity to present and provide input to the committee on the national conservation plan. First, a little about Guide Outfitters Association so that you can understand our perspective and where we come from. The province of British Columbia is unique; it's d