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Benefits of Joining the BLBCA
We have revamped our membership program, check out the new opportunities. For you, and generations of adventurers to follow, we need you with us. Supporting the BLBCA is the perfect way for you to help us move the needle on a number of long-standing challenges.
The BLBCA encourages responsible recreation on BC’s inimitable land and water on behalf of visitors and backcountry travelers just like you. Utilizing the strength of our diverse network of lodge operators, we inform decision-makers on the socio-economic benefit that backcountry recreation provides to residents and visitors alike. Take a minute to read our latest blog.
Take good care.
Brad Harrison
Executive Director, BLBCA
ed@blbca.com
New Conservancy Protects Rare Ecosystems in Incomappleux Valley
The Incomappleux valley is well known for its rich wildlife habitat and old-growth forests. It is a biologically unique place in B.C. that will now be preserved in agreement with Indigenous groups, Interfor, the Nature Conservancy of Canada and the BC Government. Interfor Corp. is giving up timber rights to 75,000 hectares. The valley is a rare inland temperate forest with a significant number of mature trees, some up to 1500 years old.
Environment Minister George Heyman noted that the area is one of the few temperate rainforests in the world. The new conservancy is over 58,000 hectares and supports a significant number of wildlife and plant species, such as 250 lichen species.
This is big step in helping to preserve BC's unique biodiversity. For more information visit BC Gov't - Incomappleux Valley.
Helicat Canada Doubles Down on Sustainability
Helicat Canada is the organization that represents the majority of helicopter or cat-skiing operations in British Columbia. Led by director Dave Butler, they have long been a leader in efforts directed towards operating as sustainably as possible. With an announcement in January this year, they have significantly upped their game. Their bold new vision is tagged "Sightline 2030".
Rob Rohn, President of Helicat, issued the following statement, "HeliCat Canada has re-imagined the future of our industry with Sightline 2030". The critical goal of this initiative is to have all members of the HCC association be carbon neutral by 2030. We applaud their vision and bold initiative.
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Mountain Escapes Podcast Returns
Don't miss this episode with Roger Laurilla, owner/operator/guide of Battle Abbey, a lodge steeped in history, the founders were none other than Hans Gmoser and Bill Putnam. Roger does a wonderful job communicating how remote and spectacular Battle Abbey really is.
