Letter: Be bold and breathe more, more, and more life into your wildlife, plants, and landscapes.
Editor:
The controversial railway land redevelopment plan Outlook And I was so disappointed to read that Mayor Cory DiManno seemed perplexed that the north side of the tracks was within a wildlife corridor, having heard conflicting reports and not being able to read a map. did. It's unfortunate that Mayor DiManno, who grew up in a town within a UNESCO World Heritage National Park, never learned the concept of what a viable wildlife corridor is.
Mayor DiManno's source is likely from the proponent's team or a business lobbyist looking for loopholes. Decades later, conservation groups and conscientious residents must once again fight over what's best for national parks.
Mayor DiManno and the Town of Banff Manager should sit down with the town's environmental manager, Michael Hay, to learn about wildlife corridors. At the same time, open up the Banff Environmental Master Plan and the Canadian National Parks Act, read the text of the town's own obligations at the time of incorporation, dust off the 1996 Banff Bow Valley Survey, or… rocks and canyons Take a look at the archives to see why the Battle of Banff never ends.
While this redevelopment plan is certainly another important moment in Banff's history, paving the north side of the railroad tracks to park hundreds of cars means that Banff National Park's wildlife will be part of the living history of Banff National Park. Contrary to what you need to meet your requirements.
Parks Canada needs to step in and say no. Environmentally conscious residents and Canadians need to rally in a new fight to stop the rampant overtourism that has devastated towns and national parks.
Mayor DiManno, this is not about rushing to make money from “underutilized areas” or rushing to achieve policy goals. Be bold and bring more and more wildlife, vegetation and landscapes to life.
Gregory Phillips
banff
