A former Christmas tree farm in British Columbia has found a new purpose as a wildlife sanctuary. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) acquired the 193-hectare (477-acre) Geddes Creek Conservation Area, located north of Radium Hot Springs on the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains. The land connects Kootenay National Park to the Columbia Wetlands Wildlife Management Area, creating a protected pathway for wildlife moving through the Rocky Mountain Trench. Richard Klafki, who grew up in Golden, B.C., and now serves as the Canadian Rockies Program Director at NCC, explains the area’s importance. “Conserving areas such as Geddes Creek is … Continue reading NCC Transforms 477-Acre Former Christmas Tree Farm into Vital Wildlife Corridor in British Columbia