Stewards of Splendour: A History of Wildlife and People in British Columbia - Paperback

by Jennifer Bonnell (Author)

A sweeping history of human and wildlife interactions in British Columbia.

Stewards of Splendour explores the complex relationship between people and wildlife in British Columbia, from pre-contact Indigenous stewardship to modern conservation efforts. It examines how government policies, Indigenous communities, and stakeholder groups have shaped wildlife management practices and resource development activities.

This insightful history reveals the diverse perspectives at play in wildlife management, offering ways to foster collaboration and holistic stewardship. Readers will discover:

• The deep roots of Indigenous cultures in wildlife management.
• The impact of resource extraction on wildlife populations.
• The evolution of conservation practices in British Columbia.

Author Biography

Jennifer Bonnell teaches Canadian and environmental history at York University in Toronto. She is the author of Reclaiming the Don: An Environmental History of Toronto's Don River Valley (University of Toronto Press, 2014), which won the Canadian Historical Association's Clio Prize and Heritage Toronto's best book award in 2015.