Crown Land: Indicators and Statistics - Ministry of Forests
Crown Land: Indicators and Statistics - Ministry of Forests
Crown Land: Indicators and Statistics - Ministry of Forests
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Figure 14 shows the amount <strong>and</strong> proportion <strong>of</strong> l<strong>and</strong> designated as protected area, between 1900 <strong>and</strong> 2009.<br />
Figure 14 Amount <strong>of</strong> Provincial Protected Area, 1900 to 2009<br />
Source: GeoBC Geographic Warehouse<br />
Note: The percentage refers to the portion <strong>of</strong> the total provincial l<strong>and</strong> base in protected areas<br />
Figure 15 illustrates the distribution <strong>of</strong> protected areas by designation category: 77% <strong>of</strong> protected areas are<br />
designated as provincial parks; 16% are designated as conservancies; <strong>and</strong>, the remaining 7% are designated as<br />
protected areas, recreation areas, wildlife management areas <strong>and</strong> ecological reserves.<br />
Figure 15 Distribution <strong>of</strong> Protected Areas by Designation Category<br />
Source: GeoBC Geographic Warehouse<br />
<strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Forests</strong>, <strong>L<strong>and</strong></strong>s <strong>and</strong><br />
Natural Resource Operations<br />
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