This page lists management planning projects that are happening in the Omineca Peace region, and opportunities to get involved. To learn more about what management planning is and how it works, visit the management planning process page.
Protected areas of the Muskwa-Kechika
We are developing two management plans for parks, protected areas, and ecological reserves in the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area (M-KMA). One plan covers backcountry areas, and one covers frontcountry areas. These management plans will fulfill a legislated strategic planning commitment of the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area Act. They will provide updated management direction for the following protected areas:
Backcountry Protected Areas of the Muskwa-Kechika: Strategic Management Plan
- Dall River Old Growth Park
- Denetiah Park and Denetiah Corridor Protected Area
- Dune Za Keyih Park and Dune Za Keyih Protected Area
- Finlay-Russel Park and Finlay-Russel Protected Area
- Graham-Laurier Park
- Horneline Creek Park
- Kwadacha Wilderness Park
- Liard River Corridor Park, Liard River Protected Area, and Liard River West Corridor Park
- Ospika Cones Ecological Reserve
- Prophet River Hot Springs Park
- Scatter River Old Growth Park
- Sikanni Chief River Ecological Reserve
- Toad River Hot Springs Park
Schedule
Stage 1: Develop project plan (complete)
An initial public comment period ran from May to September 2020 to collect input on the key values and issues that exist in the protected areas. Using online surveys, we collected over 200 submissions. Thank you for your feedback and suggestions on how you would like the protected areas to be managed. Protected areas of the M-KMA public survey results [PDF].
Stage 2: Draft management plan (complete)
Stage 3: Public review and comment (complete)
The public comment period on the draft plan concluded in September 2024. BC Parks is greatly appreciative of all the comments and input received. Public open houses were held in Toad River, Fort Nelson, and Fort St. John in August 2024.
Stage 4: Finalize management plan (in progress)
The final management plan will be posted on Let's Talk BC Parks.
Frontcountry Protected Areas of the Muskwa-Kechika: Strategic Management Plan
Schedule
Stage 1: Develop project plan (complete)
An initial public comment period ran from May to September 2020 to collect input on the key values and issues that exist in the protected areas. Over 1400 submissions were received. Thank you for your feedback and suggestions. This valuable information is being used to draft updated management direction.
- Liard River Hot Springs Park public survey results [PDF]
- Protected areas of the M-KMA public survey results [PDF]
Stage 2: Draft management plan (in progress)
Future opportunities to comment on the draft plan will be posted on Let’s Talk BC Parks.
Stage 3: Public review and comment
Stage 4: Finalize management plan
Ancient Forest/Chun T'oh Whudujut Park and Slim Creek Park
We are developing a management plan for Ancient Forest/Chun T'oh Whudujut Park and Slim Creek Park.
Schedule
Stage 1: Develop project plan (complete)
The public comment period on the initial planning stage concluded on April 30, 2019. BC Parks is greatly appreciative of all the comments and input received. Just over 170 submissions were received. Public presentations were held in Prince George, Dome Creek, and McBride in June 2019.
Stage 2: Draft management plan (complete)
Stage 3: Public review and comment (in progress)
Public engagement on the draft plan is scheduled from June to September 2026. See the project webpage for details at Let's Talk BC Parks.
Stage 4: Finalize management plan
Berg Lake Corridor - Mount Robson Park
In response to growing visitation, evolving recreational trends and impacts from climate change, we are developing a Visitor Use Management Plan for the Berg Lake Corridor in Mount Robson Park. All information related to this project can be found on the project webpage on Let's Talk BC Parks.
Schedule
Stage 1: Develop project plan (complete)
The initial public comment period concluded September 2024. BC Parks is greatly appreciative of all the comments and input received. A What We Heard Report can be reviewed on the project webpage.
Stage 2: Draft management plan (complete)
A draft Visitor Use Management Plan was developed between Fall 2024 - December 2025.
Stage 3: Public review and comment (complete)
The draft plan was available for public review in January and February, 2026.
Stage 4: Finalize management plan (in progress)
Contact for Management Planning in the Omincea Peace Region
Andrea Somerville
Planning Section Head, BC Parks
Andrea.Somerville@gov.bc.ca