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Saturday, July 28, 2012

Budget Cuts Endangering B.C. Park System

Ranger Danger - Save BC Parks



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"In 2001, there were 27 full-time park rangers. A decade later, their ranks have been cut by more than 60 per cent. The number of full-time-equivalent seasonal park ranger positions has also seen a 60 per cent cut.The BC government has cut $10 million from the BC Parks budget - including $2.5 million in 2009 and more than $660,000 in the last year.

More than 40 park vehicles have been cancelled. Gasoline and travel budgets to patrol BC parks were slashed. In some cases, rangers have had to consider patrolling parks by Greyhound bus or taxi, for lack of a vehicle. Some parks areas have no budget for toilet paper.

Our parks cannot take any more neglect. Infrastructure is decaying. Lack of patrols are resulting in vandalism and theft from BC parks, and an increased risk of wildfires.

Meanwhile, the BC government's own study on the economic benefits of BC Parks shows that $10 dollars in economic activity is generated for every dollar invested by the government in BC's parks system. Clearly, it is time to re-invest in BC's provincial parks system.



 by on Sep 30, 2011

 
There are two park systems in British Columbia -- shiny new parks are the order of the day in favoured areas like the Olympic corridor to Whistler and some high tourist areas. In rural communities, where local economies rely on tourism to survive, it's a different story. BC parks are hurting from a decade of neglect. Decaying infrastructure, lack of maintenance and a shortage of basic supplies like toilet paper are the norm in many communities.

The BCGEU visited over 35 BC parks, campsites and day use areas this past summer, on Vancouver Island and mainland BC. This video shows the results of our tour. Watch the video and visit our web site, www.savebcparks.ca to download campaign material and e-mail the Premier and Environment Minister to tell them to restore funding to BC Parks.

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by on Jul 24, 2011
 
Since 2001, the BC Liberal government has cut $10 million from the BC Parks budget - including $2.5 million in 2009 and a further $660,000 in the last year alone.

In the past 2 years, more than 40 vehicle leases were terminated. Gasoline budgets for park ranger vehicles was slashed. Some rangers were forced to patrol parks by Greyhound Bus due to travel cutbacks. Many areas have no budget for toilet paper. Only 10 full-time park rangers are left for the entire province. In 2009, 60% of seasonal rangers were cut, and their work contracts cut to 4 months a year.

Our parks cannot take any more neglect. Infrastructure is decaying. Lack of patrols are resulting in damage to parks and increased risk of forest fires. It is time to say 'Enough is Enough' and tell the BC Liberal government to increase funding to BC Parks, as one of British Columbia's most valuable natural assets.

Visit www.saveBCparks.ca for more information.

Save BC Parks

Link: http://www.bcgeu.ca/save_bc_parks

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