Taking action to maintain ecosystem health and conserve biodiversity

Increasingly, biodiversity and ecosystem health are under threat in B.C. and measures to help reverse this trend is a shared responsibility that should include:

• All levels of government, including First Nations
• Indigenous groups
• Private landowners
• Other parties

The long-term health and resilience of the province depends on the thoughtful, integrated and inclusive stewardship of the air, land, water and all living things. That's why many organizations, First Nations and entrepreneurs are working with the provincial government on conservation initiatives.

Actions taken to support and protect biodiversity must reflect our province's:

• Cultural
• Social
• Geographic diversity
• Indigenous knowledge

On this page:

• B.C.'s draft Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health Framework
• Research and information sharing
• Recovery actions for species and ecosystems at risk
• Public outreach programs
• Laws and regulations

B.C.'s draft Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health Framework

B.C. is taking action to prioritize ecosystem health and conserve biodiversity through the development of a Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health Framework that proposes a new approach toward stewarding land and water in B.C. that is founded on the principles of reconciliation.

Learn more about B.C.'s draft Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health Framework

Research and information sharing

Examples of conducting research and sharing information and scientific expertise about species include: 

• Environmental Information Resources System for Biodiversity (EIRS BDP)  
• BC Species & Ecosystem Explorer 
• Recovery documents for species and ecosystems at risk  
• Natural resource best management practices  
• Biodiversity Publications Catalogue (PDF 1851 KB)

Recovery actions for species and ecosystems at risk

Recovery actions for species and ecosystems at risk involve: 

• Developing recovery documents for species and ecosystems at risk. Documents have been developed for hundreds of species, including Caribou, Northern Goshawk, Marbled Murrelet, and Spotted Owl 
• Developing partnerships to help maintain native species and their habitats
• Engaging with the public to share information and gather feedback about species and ecosystems at risk 

Public outreach programs

Public outreach program help protect biodiversity by educating and engaging people in conservation efforts. 

B.C. public outreach includes programs like: 

• Frogwatching: Help gather and share scientific data about amphibians in B.C. 
• Heron Stewardship Program: Assist in the conservation of the Great Blue Heron and its habitats