Introduction
A BearSmart community is one that has committed to a plan to reduce the potential for bear-human conflict. BearSmart communities work with Alberta Fish and Wildlife to:
- establish a community-led BearSmart committee
- develop and deliver an education plan
- create bylaws to manage the garbage and other food sources that may attract bears into the community
Be a BearSmart community
BearSmart communities
The Southwest Alberta Agricultural Initiative was formed by agricultural producers concerned about increased bear activity near ranches and farms.
Mountain View residents concerned about grizzly bear activity in the area adopted a BearSmart program to help reduce human-bear encounters.
The Grande Prairie BearSmart Program was established to educate community residents about strategies to reduce human-bear conflict.
This program educates Bow Valley residents and visitors about managing and reducing human-wildlife conflict.
The Crowsnest Pass Conservation BearSmart Committee was formed to educate residents about how to reduce human-bear encounters.
Resources
For information on the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) certified bear-resistant products, visit IGBC online: Bear Resistant Products.
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