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MASSIVE SKI DEVELOPMENT THREATENS BC GRIZZLY BEARS, WOLVES, WOLVERINE, OTHER WILDLIFE |
Posted on 2009-06-29 |
A massive ski resort proposal near Squamish, British Columbia would threaten the quality of life for area residents, wildlife, and the environment. The planned development, Garibaldi at Squamish, would adversely impact an array of wildlife including grizzly bear, wolverine, mountain goat, and salmon and steelhead. Expansion of the Sea-to-Sky Highway that connects Vancouver to Squamish has ushered in unprecedented and unplanned development. Local residents have grown increasingly concerned about how urban sprawl is affecting wildlife. A recent spike in encounters with cougars has focused attention on the connection between sprawl and the displacement and change of behavior of the big cats and other large predators. Driving these species from their territory is a recipe for disaster for Squamish and wild animals. |
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Ecological Importance of Carnivores
Keystone carnivore species play a vital role in maintaining ecology integrity and preserving species diversity by regulating prey species, influencing behavior of other predators and prey, and exerting a top-down influence on natural systems. The disappearance of keystone species triggers the loss of other species and the intricate connections among the remaining residents begin to unravel.
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