Provincial Summary: B.C. Land Designations (English, CSV)

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Publisher-reported update

2026-04-17

These tabular datasets are the result of an analysis completed for the 'Land Designations that Contribute to Conservation in B.C.' indicator published on Environmental Reporting BC. Land designations that contribute to conservation are spatially-defined areas established through legislation or purchased for the protection of nature and cultural values, the conservation of biological diversity and ecosystem services and the management of natural resources. Over 40 land designations were divided into three broad categories: - Protected Lands includes all Parks & Protected Areas with the primary purpose of the long-term conservation of nature and cultural values. This category includes a subcategory called Other Protected Lands which are those Protected Lands not managed by a Parks agency (For example, lands held Non-Governmental Organizations). - Resource Exclusion Areas includes all designations that fully exclude one or two resource activities for the purpose of conservation. - Spatially Managed Areas includes all spatial designations managing or limiting development or a resource activity for the purpose of conservation, or a spatial management regime in place to preserve…

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