Park management plans

As per the Parks Act, management plans must be prepared for all provincial parks on a 10-year cycle. The goal is to ensure that land management is consistent with the legal mandate—protection, outdoor recreation, heritage appreciation and tourism. 

A management plan or statement is a document that outlines the vision for each park and guides park management decisions over the long-term including: 

• an overview of the services and amenities at each park
• a zoning map identifying uses of land permitted in various locations 
• protected areas which will not be accessible to the public   

Public consultation is an essential component of the planning process. These plans are developed through discussions with local communities, First Nations, local governments and other interest groups. 

If First Nations have expressed interest in and shared knowledge of the park and surrounding area and have traditionally used the area for hunting, trapping, fishing, gathering and travel, these uses may continue, subject to public safety, conservation and other considerations. 

The Resource Management Planning Advisory Committee assists in guiding the management planning process for creating Resource Management Plans for provincial parks. Committee members will represent a range of stakeholders, including conservation groups, recreation organizations and tourism operators.