Save BC Parks

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.

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