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Federal funding brings bison back to Banff National Park
Federal funding brings bison back to Banff National Park

Federal funding brings bison back to Banff National Park

More than one hundred years after they were wiped from the area, Parks Canada is bringing back a keystone species to the Banff mountains.

The plan will see $6.4-million spent over five years, bringing small herds back to the park.

The first herd of 30-50 bison is expected to arrive from the Elk Island National Park in mid-winter 2017.

Officials say the “keystone species” hasn’t been in the park since it was established, adding First Nations will be invited to share traditional knowledge of plains bison, once the herds arrive.

Conservation groups are applauding the move.

In a release, Gord Vaadeland with the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society says bison have an “incredible way” of bringing community together, especially for ranchers and First Nations people.

Agencies/Canadajournal




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