WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

Return to Our Lands

• Restrict access to sensitive species such as lynx, mountain goats, moose and grizzly bears during critical periods of their life cycle specifically during birthing, denning, and foraging.
• Restrict hunting access in Cedar Valley that historically was open to hunting.
• Prohibit trapping since purchasing the land in 1996.
• Protect historical 'Cedar Valley Old Growth' forest & the integrity of this rare ecosystem and forest stand. The future of this reserve depends on the goodwill, conservation ethic and ecosystem management of the company.
• Build winter/snow roads to offer moose an easy escape route when snow cats and snowmobiles are approaching to minimize harassment of the animals.
• Protect undeveloped, low elevation habitat along Lizard Creek and populations of wintering ungulates.
• Provide a wilderness refuge for animals pressured by Fernie's sprawling urban development and development at the base of Fernie Alpine Resort.
• Hire professional biologists to assess environmental impacts and when necessary practices that will minimize the effect of activities.
• Utilize appropriate construction methods and maintenance practices on the road to minimize siltation of tributary creeks harming fish populations in Lizard Creek.