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Bird Nesting Season is Here

Bird Nesting Season is Here

by Keystone Communications | Mar 7, 2022 | Biology, Community Involvement, Engineering, Environment, Keystone News, Newsletter, Wildlife Regulations

As spring approaches, so do sensitive timing periods for a variety of wildlife. In British Columbia, the majority of native birds and their nests are protected under the provincial Wildlife Act and federal Migratory Birds Convention Act.

British Columbia Wetlands | A Cause for Celebration

British Columbia Wetlands | A Cause for Celebration

by Keystone Environmental | Jan 29, 2021 | Biology, Environment, Ministry of Environment, Newsletter, Regulatory, Wildlife Regulations

Burns Bog, located in Delta, BC is the largest peat bog in Western Canada (Photo Credit: Nathan Bendriem) by Nathan Bendriem, Junior Biologist In British Columbia, wetlands make up about 5.28 million hectares, or 5.6% of the land mass. Simply defined, wetlands are...
At a Snail’s Pace | Considerations for the Oregon Forestsnail during Development

At a Snail’s Pace | Considerations for the Oregon Forestsnail during Development

by Keystone Environmental | Jul 16, 2020 | Biology, Ministry of Environment, Wildlife Regulations

By: Corrie Allen, M.Sc., R.P.Bio. Species at Risk are a central consideration in the early design phases of a proposed development project. While the large, charismatic megafauna like grizzly bears and killer whales garner substantial interest during proposed...
Mitigating Invasive Species Damage

Mitigating Invasive Species Damage

by Keystone Environmental | Feb 5, 2020 | Biology, Contaminated Sites, Ministry of Environment, Wildlife Regulations

Invasive species are non-native plants and animals that have been introduced to British Columbia and are understood to cause, or likely cause economic, social, or environmental damage. In addition to causing harm to native ecosystems, invasive species can negatively...
Amendments to the Riparian Areas Regulation of BC

Amendments to the Riparian Areas Regulation of BC

by Keystone Environmental | Nov 7, 2019 | Biology, Ministry of Environment, Wildlife Regulations

Streams, lakes, wetlands and their riparian areas (i.e., streamside vegetation) are protected in BC as instream habitat in the form of water, trees, shrubs. Protection is provided under the Riparian Areas Regulation (RAR), which was enacted under Section 12 of the...
Amendments of the Fisheries Act Become Law

Amendments of the Fisheries Act Become Law

by Keystone Environmental | Aug 21, 2019 | Biology, Environment, Ministry of Environment, Regulatory, Wildlife Regulations

On February 6th, 2018 bill C-68 proposed amendments to the Fisheries Act to restore lost protections as a result of previous changes to the Fisheries Act in 2012, while creating new protection for Canada’s marine resources. On June 21, 2019 these amendments to the...
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