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South Okanagan at vintage valley in British Columbia is at the lower end of a region known as the Interior Dry Plateau, and has four eco-zones. The area's native flora and fauna desperately require more protection because of intense human population growth and conversion of the landscape for higher and higher economic ideals, which destroy the ecosystems.

Manitoba's Riding Mountain National Park's declining wolf population is alerting park biologists and managers. Several factors that may contribute to the wolf's dangerous situation are diseases, particularly mange and inbreeding as well as the careless shooting by farmers and ranchers.

British Columbia's salmon populations appear very close to extinction, with catch sizes dropping at dramatic rates since 1992. The year 1996 is regarded as the worst ever, with expected catch down by 40% from 1995 levels. A salmon habitat conservation plan has been developed to remedy the situation.

The unique fir ecosystem in the southeastern coast of Vancouver Island is threatened by the growing human populations in the area. A move has been done by concerned environmentalists to push for legislation that will save the near extinct Douglas fir which comprise a majority of the area's ecosystem.

The Gulf Islands National Park Reserve is Canada's newest national park, which is fragmented across 45 islands. Some of the best remaining examples of relatively undisturbed Douglas fir, arbutus and Garry oak ecosystems are protected here and it contains the highest number of species at risk of any park in the system.

Human activities endanger natural ecosystems in Canada's national parks. Even in parks that seem healthy to the untrained eye, there is intense pressure from introduced species, organic pollutants, restricted wildlife habitat and other problems. Article includes a summary of pressures on Canada's Ten Most Endangered Parks.

The high-density housing project proposed by Stanrick Group Ltd is threatening the existing ecosystems in Glencoe Cove. The area is included in the 39.8-acre property which the company is planning to convert into a housing subdivision.

Gloria Goulet from Riding Mountain began the Livestock Predation Compensation fund in 1995 to make the agricultural community refrain from shooting wolves due to suspicion. Increased tolerance of the agricultural community will be developed upon learning the availability of compensation.

Features the South Okanagan region of British Columbia. Government's decision in 2003 to investigate the potential for the creation of a national park in the region; Description of the South Okanagan landscape; Ecological zones which comprise the region; Need to protect the area's native flora and fauna.

Discusses the conflicts arising from increased timber harvesting activities near the Pukaskwa National Park in Ontario. Wildlife species in the national park; Concern of park staff that timber harvesting will have disastrous effects for the conservation of biological diversity within the park and the greater ecosystem in which it is situated; Arguments of Domtar Forest Products for the logging activities. INSETS: Canada's model forests.;Forest certification standards..

Looks at the state of salmon fishery in British Columbia. Overcapitalization of the industry; Domination of big boats with radar, sonar, echo-sounding and satellite navigational gear; Features of the Pacific Salmon Revitalization Plan by the federal government; Criticisms against the plan.

Offers information on how to get to the South Okanagan region of British Columbia. Highways that lead to the region; Airlines that fly to the area; Nature field guides to take along on the trip; Wildlife that one can spot in the area; Places to visit and hike.

Describes the goals of the urban environment enhancement initiative in British Columbia called Urban Stream Stewardship Program under Eric Bonham. Includes increasing public awareness of salmonid populations and habitats; Building partnerships with other orders of government.