Restrictions on snowmobile use implemented in British Columbia to aid in caribou recovery

The British Columbia government has implemented restrictions on snowmobile use in select areas of the South Peace region that contain crucial habitat, resulting in closure of approximately 454,000 ha of Crown land. 

Full text of this news release, along with links to the Winter Motorized Recreation Management Plan and a map showing areas affected by closures, can be accessed here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021FLNRO0097-002430

*This news piece is being shared by the National Boreal Caribou Knowledge Consortium as the subject matter pertains to caribou and may be of interest to our audience.