Since the conception of Chilcotin Holidays, it has been important to Kevan Bracewell to operate a self-sustainable and conservation oriented business.<\/p>\n
Kevan has always been involved with the stewardship of the land. For example, he played a significant role by representing the wilderness tourism industry in the establishment of the Lillooet Land and Resource Management Plan<\/a> (LLRMP) which commenced in 1995. The plan’s aim was to manage land and resources properly on the Crown land of the Lillooet Timber Supply Area. As a result, the South Chilcotin Mountains Park<\/a> was created in 2004 which is a biodiversity hotspot encompassing the Chilcotin Mountains. In order to create balance between industry and nature, the initial park boundaries were changed to provide areas of mining value to the mining industry. Kevan was present throughout the planning period and contributed greatly to the creation of both the park and the plan. As the plan was finalized, the presiding government changed and the incoming government failed to sign the final document. However, the plan is still used as a guideline for industries to aid them in the creation of their own stewardship plans.<\/p>\n