Biodiversity and Wildlife in British Columbia


•	What's New
•	Topics
•	FAQ
•	Biodiversity in BC
•	Species and Ecosystems at Risk
•	Conservation Framework*
•	Endangered Species & Ecosystems *
•	BC Species and Ecosystems Explorer*
•	BC Conservation Data Centre *
•	Sensitive Ecosystems Inventories *
•	Recovery Planning
•	BC Frogwatch *
•	Alien Species
•	Wildlife Health
•	British Columbia's Bear Smart Community Program
•	Grizzly Bear Conservation Strategy & Recovery Plans
•	MOE Authorities under Forest & Range Practices Act (FRPA)
•	Guidelines & Best Management Practices (BMPs)
•	Tourism Wildlife Guidelines
•	Riparian Areas Regulation
•	Conservation & Management
•	Ecology *
•	Fish & Habitats
•	Fisheries Inventory *
•	Wildlife Inventory *
•	Wetlands in BC
•	Soils *
•	Terrain *
•	Forest Investment Account *
•	Enforcement *
•	Stewardship Information
•	Publications
•	Wildlife Viewing *
•	Big Tree Registry *
•	Ecosystems Branch Contacts
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•	BC Nature (Federation of BC Naturalists)
•	BCParks *
•	BC Wildlife Federation Wetlands Education Program *
•	Bridge River Coastal Fish Restoration Program *
•	British Columbia Wildlife Park*
•	Canadian Biodiversity Office *
•	Canadian Wildlife Service *
•	Columbia Basin Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program *
•	COSEWIC *
•	Department of Fisheries and Oceans - Aquatic species at Risk *
•	E-Flora BC *
•	Forest and Range Practices Act *
•	Grassland Council *
•	Habitat Conservation Trust Fund *
•	Hunting and Trapping
•	Ministry of Forests Research *
·	Naturescape British Columbia *
•	NatureServe *
•	Peace/Williston Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program *
•	Permit and Authorization Bureau
•	Recreational Fishing *
•	Royal BC Museum *
•	Sensitive Ecosystems Inventory *
•	Species at Risk Coordination Office (SaRCO)
•	Stewardship Centre of BC *
•	Technical Library *
•	US Fish & Wildlife Service *
•	Wild BC (Project Wild) *

Ecosystems Branch

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"Biodiversity is life in all its forms
and the habitat and natural
processes that support it"

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British Columbia is home to a rich diversity and abundance of native species and habitats. Programs within the Ministry of Environment endeavour to conserve biodiversity, provide a variety of opportunities for the use and enjoyment of wildlife in B.C., and maintain a balance between the needs of wildlife and the needs of the people.

Biodiversity & Wildlife in British Columbia are managed through programs in Victoria and regions (see map). To learn more about biodiversity and wildlife in British Columbia, and other related topics, choose from the list at the left.


Comments on the website?	View our many publications - providing information on BC species and the habitats in which they live.