The tired, old narrative in much of Canada is that protected areas destroy rural economies and jobs. The reality, based on decades of research and the experiences of surrounding communities, shows the opposite to be true: major protected areas attract, support and foster more diversified, resilient and prosperous economies. Protected areas hugely support stronger regional economies based on tourism, recreation, real estate, skilled labour, non-timber forest products and ecosystem services.
Please SPEAK UP for federal protected areas legislation at:
https://www.endangeredecosystemsalliance.org/news/natureaccountability2025
and SPEAK UP for BC to protect its endangered ecosystems at: https://www.endangeredecosystemsalliance.org/news/bc-protect-og-endangered-ecosystems
