I want to thank the witnesses for being with us today as we look for advice in the development of a national conservation plan.
Each of you has received the six questions the committee was looking at, and I would appreciate your comments being focused on those six questions.
In a practical sense, we have translation provided for you. If you're answering questions, we found in the last session that in some cases the volume was too loud and we were getting feedback. So if you're speaking, make sure you have your earpiece away from the microphone and your volume down so that you don't get feedback.
We're seeking your advice, so please keep your comments non-political, non-partisan. You've been called here as experts, and we look forward to your input. You will have up to 10 minutes to make a presentation, and we will begin with the B.C. Wildlife Federation.
Thank you.