Nature Conservancy Establishes Geddes Creek Conservation Area in BC

Karmactive Staff

Nature Conservancy of Canada secures nearly two square kilometers of pristine Rocky Mountain habitat north of Radium Hot Springs.

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Geddes Creek Conservation Area creates crucial wildlife corridor connecting to Kootenay National Park's protected lands.

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Douglas fir forests, montane spruce stands and seasonal creek provide safe passage for grizzly bears seeking food, mates and denning sites.

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Over 70 at-risk species find refuge in this conservation zone, including American badgers and diverse large mammals.

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Funding partnership between Parks Canada, Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program and East Kootenay District powers preservation effort.

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Nature Conservancy engages with local First Nations to understand their cultural values in conservation planning.

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Public access management plan balances existing trail use with protection of critical wildlife habitats.

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Declining grizzly bear habitat in Rocky Mountain Trench drives urgent need for expanded protected areas.

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Conservation area serves as winter foraging grounds for elk herds while safeguarding endangered species populations.

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