Natural resource stewardship

British Columbia is committed to sustainable resource management. As resource demands grow, we must be able to measure the effects of all natural resource activities, large and small, on values that are important to the people of British Columbia.

The Tripartite Framework Agreement on Nature Conservation (the Framework Agreement) is an agreement between the First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC), the Canadian government and the British Columbian government.

British Columbia's forest and range resources are being impacted by a changing climate. They also offer opportunities to mitigate the impacts through management.

Land based investment supports and guides the investments in activities that manage, conserve, or protect British Columbia's natural resources.

Natural resources in B.C. are managed by laws, policies, standards or guidance that:

• Control or guide activities to ensure sustainability
• Protect the environment and human health and safety

Natural Resource Officers and Conservation Officers enforce the laws that protect British Columbia’s ecosystems and natural resources.

When a major project is proposed in British Columbia, it must undergo an environmental assessment. In B.C. environmental assessments are managed by the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO), a neutral regulatory agency within the provincial government.

Tools and resources to help set objectives and management recommendations for priority natural resource values.

The Great Bear Rainforest (GBR) is a global treasure that covers 6.4 million hectares on British Columbia’s north and central coast. All British Columbians have a stake in protecting it.