Executive Summary available at http://www.canadianrockies.net/Grizzly/phva_exsum2.htm

Abstract:

A collection of experts (ecological and social) and interest groups spent four days reviewing data on the grizzly bear in the Central Rockies Ecosystem, and the most recent research and future modeling efforts for grizzly bears throughout North America.

The local human population is expected to increase in the Central Rockies Ecosystem region at an annual rate of 4%, potentially resulting in severe stress to grizzly bears with major impacts on grizzly bear habitat and a reduction of the population from current numbers. Extensive and successful management will be necessary to maintain local populations and to reverse current negative trends.

A recovery plan is necessary to restore the function of enough compromised habitat to counter the effects of continuing development and expanding human activities elsewhere.

Joint action between Alberta, British Columbia and Parks Canada is required.