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Future of Recreation: Planning for the better
Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance. As the provincial government introduces a new planning regime, the six Ps apply to Crown land, too. For the recreation community, the changes mean significant new opportunities to express priorities and opinions.
Future of Recreation: Recreation in the driver seat
The law of the forest is changing and, when it comes to recreation, it’s for the better. Rather than forestry companies at the steering wheel, the provincial government has amended the Forests and Range Practices Act to better reflect the interests of nearby communities.
ORCBC Story Series
From access to nature to apps and AI, the evolution of trail construction to electric power, this story series looks at how recreation will change and evolve over the short and long term.
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This story series explores the connection between climate change and recreation. Through conversations with scientists, advocates, land managers, recreationists, and more, we look at how a warming world and more extreme weather is impacting the activities we love. But more than glum news, we’re interested in how the recreation industry is already hard at work preparing for change, reducing the impacts, and actively trying to slow global warming.
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In this story series, we feature recreation organizations that are advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples through trail and outdoor recreation projects. We hope these stories inspire other community groups to contribute to advancing reconciliation in a meaningful and positive way, thereby ensuring the long-term sustainability of the outdoor recreation activities we love.
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In a time when trails, roads, campgrounds, rivers and lakes are busier than ever, it’s important to remember that it takes a community to make fun possible. This story series profiles the people who work behind the scenes in B.C., so you can have that special moment today.