On this page we share publicly available science related to wildlife conservation and resource management. While some of the papers might be directly related to the Chilcotin Ark, others might be about a certain species, ecosystems, or management strategies.
Research Papers
- B.C. Ministry of Forest (Year). “Recreational Trail Management: Chapter 10” https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfp/publications/00201/chap10/chap10.htm#s10.3.3 (Accessed: 2025-04-21).
- BC Parks (2019) “South Chilcotin Mountains Park and Big Creek Park Management Plan” https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/south_chilcotin_mountains_pk_big_creek_pk_mp_20190118_f8c3309b5c.pdf (Accessed: 2025-04-30).
- BC Spaces for Nature (2025) Multiple Sources https://spacesfornature.org/main.html (Accessed Aug 30th 2025).
- Blood, D., B.C. Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks (2000) “ Bighorn Sheep in British Columbia. Ecology, Conservation and Management” https://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/documents/bighorn.pdf (Accessed: 2025-04-21).
- Blood, D.A., Ministry of Environment, Land and Parks. (2000) “Mountain Goat in British Columbia, Ecology, Conservation and Management” http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/documents/mtngoat.pdf (Accessed: 2025-04-30).
- British Columbia Ministry of Environment (2010) “Management Plan for the Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus) in British Columbia” https://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/documents/recovery/management_plans/MtGoat_MP_Final_28May2010.pdf (Accessed: 2025-04-30).
- British Columbia Ministry of Environment (2006) “ Wildlife Guidelines for Backcountry Tourism/Commercial Recreation in British Columbia” https://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/twg/documents/wildlife_guidelines_recreation_may06_v2.pdf (Accessed: 2025-04-30).
- Churchill, B., Holland, B. (2003) “Wildlife and aircraft operation: assessment of impacts, mitigation and recommendation for best management practices in the Peace Region” Chillborne Environmental. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/plants-animals-and-ecosystems/wildlife-wildlife-habitat/regional-wildlife/northeast-region/best-mgmt-practices/aircraft_operations_wildlife_mitigation_report.pdf (Accessed: 2025-04-30).
- Day, K. (1996) “Interior Douglas-Fir And Selection Management” https://afrf.forestry.ubc.ca/files/2012/03/Interior-Douglas-fir-and-selection-management.pdf (Accessed: 2025-04-30).
- Government of British Columbia and the Invasive Species Council of B.C.(2018) “Invasive Species Strategy for British Columbia: 2018-2022” : https://bcinvasives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Invasive_Species_Strategy_for_BC-2018-180117-WEB.pdf (Accessed: 2025-04-30).
- Government of British Columbia (2020) Conservation Framework Tools. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/plants-animals-and-ecosystems/species-ecosystems-at-risk/species-at-risk-documents/cf_primer.pdf (Accessed: 2025-04-30).
- Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (2013) “Authorizing Recreational Mountain Bike Trails on Provincial Crown Land Operational Policy” https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/outdoor-recreation/camping-and-hiking/recreation-sites-and-trails/mountain-bike-policy.pdf (Accessed: 2025-04-30).
- Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (2008) “Trails Strategy for British Columbia” https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/outdoor-recreation/camping-and-hiking/recreation-sites-and-trails/trail-strategy.pdf (Accessed: 2025-04-30).
- Morris, M., (2015) “Getting the Balance Right: Improving Wildlife Habitat Management in British Columbia. Strategic Advice to Minister of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations.”: https://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/management-issues/docs/getting_the_balance_right_improving_wildlife_habitat_management_in_british_columbia.pdf (Accessed: 2025-04-30).
- Pigott, D., Yellow Point Propagation Ltd (2011 ) “Whitebark Pine in British Columbia Fact sheet 1” https://forestgeneticsbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Factsheet-1-Whitebark-Pine-in-British-Columbia-2011.pdf (Accessed: 2025-04-21).
- Pojar, J. (2010) A New Climate for Conservation Nature, Carbon and Climate Change in British Columbia, Commissioned by the Working Group on Biodiversity, Forests and Climate: https://climateactionnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/NewClimate_report_DSF.pdf (Accessed: 2025-04-30).
Chilcotin Ark Land Plans
- Atnarko River Sub Region – https://atnarko-river.stewardship.foundation/
- Chilko Lake / Nemiah Valley Sub Region – https://chilko-nemiah.stewardship.foundation/
- Itcha Ilgachuz Sub Region – https://itcha-ilgachuz.stewardship.foundation/
- Kleena Kleene Sub Region – https://kleena-kleene.stewardship.foundation/
- Lillooet Sub Region – https://www.lillooet.stewardship.foundation/
- Lower Dean Sub Region – https://lower-dean.stewardship.foundation/
- South Chilcotin Sub Region – https://www.south-chilcotin.stewardship.foundation/
- Taseko Lake Sub Region – https://taseko-lake.stewardship.foundation/
- Tatlayoko Lake Sub Region – https://tatlayoko-lake.stewardship.foundation/
- Upper Eutsuk Lake Sub Region – https://upper-eutsuk-lake.stewardship.foundation/
- West Branch Valley Sub Region – https://west-branch-valley.stewardship.foundation/
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