Vintage valley: BC's South Okanagan deserves protection

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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.

Administration of Conservation Programs, British Columbia, Endangered Species, Protection and preservation, Okanagan Valley

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Fishing for answers: can BC's salmon fishery be saved?

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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.

Natural resources, Fishery conservation, Salmon

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Riding Mountain mystery

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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.

Patient outcomes, Mortality, Natural history, Wolves, Manitoba, Parks, Riding Mountain National Park, Manitoba

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