Mind the Gap: Falling short on conserving biodiversity in BC. [2019]

As part of these goals, Canada has agreed to protect 17% of our lands and inland waters by 2020 in a connected, representative, well-managed system of protected and conserved areas. In the lead up to these meetings, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society’s BC Chapter (CPAWSBC) has conducted a preliminary analysis of biodiversity conservation in BC and our progress towards these targets.