Wildlife
Wildlife exists in abundance in the Central Coast region. Most encounters between wild animals and humans are peaceful. However, human-wildlife conflict is still a serious issue in British Columbia, and each year too many bears and other wildlife are killed because of human decisions and behaviour.
If you have an encounter with wildlife that seems potentially unsafe for either you or the animal, please immediately call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-RAPP or #7277 on the Telus Mobility network.
Bears
Co-existence with bears and other wildlife is a reality of living in and visiting the Central Coast region. In fact, it is one of the many reasons people love to live in and visit the region.
There are many provincial online resources to help with ensuring that human encounters with bears and other wildlife are safe and respectful, for both the animals and the people. See also WildSafeBC.
If you have an encounter with a bear that seems potentially unsafe for either you or the bear, please immediately call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-RAPP or #7277 on the Telus Mobility network.
WildSafe BC
WildSafeBC is the provincial leader in preventing conflict with wildlife through collaboration, education, and community solutions.
If you have an encounter with wildlife that seems potentially unsafe for either you or the animal, please immediately call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-RAPP or #7277 on the Telus Mobility network.
Gleaning Programs
Gleaning Programs in the Bella Coola valley exist for four reasons:
- assist fruit and berry growers with picking,
- protect the food security of a remote community,
- help alleviate food stress in a community where many residents live in poverty, and
- to keep bears and people safe during harvest season.
For more information on gleaning, contact the Bella Coola Valley Sustainable Agriculture Society.
If you have an encounter with wildlife that seems potentially unsafe for either you or the animal, please immediately call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-RAPP or #7277 on the Telus Mobility network.