WildSafeBC Okanagan Westside is up and running for 2019.
Programs from WildSafeBC are being designed to reduce human-wildlife conflicts in Westside and the Okanagan through education with B.C. communities and the BC Conservation Foundation.
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WildSafeBC community coordinators will be working with West 麻豆精选, Westbank First Nation and Peachland to focus attention on both wildlife and community welfare with education programs, training sessions and other various safety events.
The bear activity happening throughout Peachland and West 麻豆精选 has been attributed to large amounts of garbage. According to the Conservation Officer Service, 71 per cent of black bear reports were suspected to be attracted to communities due to curbside trash.
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More information on WildSafeBC and reducing human-wildlife conflict can be found at wildsafebc.com.
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