The FWH coalition recognizes that, in line with Canada’s land conservation goal, a conservation goal for BC lands and waters of 25% by 2025 has the ability to benefit fish, wildlife and habitat. The FWH Coalition supports moving towards the 25% by 2025 goal under the following principles
- First Nations are involved
- Local stakeholders and the public are involved early in meaningful discussions with the province regarding new protected areas
- Land securement focuses on high-value areas with particular attention paid to those which are most at risk
- Long-term investments are made for management and, if required, restoration of new and existing protected areas
- No loosening of industry regulations outside the protected area system
- The AAC is reduced proportionally
- Established uses include: camping, hiking, ecotourism, hunting, angling, trapping are maintained