New protections in place for ‘rare ecosystem’
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The B.C. government has put new conservancy protections in place for the old-growth forests of the Incomappleux Valley.
Located southeast of Revelstoke, the Incomappleux Conservancy covers over 58,000 hectares of inland temperate rainforest where old-growth cedar and hemlock trees, over 250 lichen species and a variety of endangered fungal and plant species grow, and where a variety of animals including grizzly and black bears live.
“Protecting our wild spaces for generations to come is one of the most important things we are doing to create a healthier future,” Premier David Eby said.
“Our actions to preserve the Incomappleux Valley and its rare ecosystem will make this one of the most significant protected areas established in the province in a decade. Stewardship of B.C.’s waters, lands and resources will mean partnering with First Nations and working with industry, communities and more to help us reach our targets for protecting B.C.’s biodiversity.”
