Allocation of Wildlife Revenues to Conservation

Whereas British Columbias forests and protected lands are vital to its natural heritage, supporting diverse wildlife and ecosystems that require sustainable management and conservation effort; And whereas licensed hunters and trappers contribute significantly to BCs economy, generating over 600 million in spending annually and paying approximately 12 million in fees, which currently go into general provincial revenue rather than directly supporting wildlife conservation: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM lobby the provincial government to dedicate all revenues from hunting and trapping licenses, fines, and penalties to wildlife conservation and habitat preservation.