Belcarra Regional Park
[7] The goal of this agreement is to improve protection of the park and demonstrate Metro Vancouver's commitment to continuing to cooperate, consult and include the Tsleil-Waututh Nation in decision-making processes.[7] The Admiralty Point Lands in Belcarra Regional Park have ecological significance, due to their positioning in the Coastal Western Hemlock dry subzone, home to both mature and young coniferous and broadleaf forest, rocky bluffs and intertidal areas and streams.[2] The recreational activities enjoyed by these visitors include kayaking, canoeing, boating, scuba diving, birdwatching, picnicking, swimming, hiking and fishing.[2] Some examples of species that reside in the park are deer, bears, waterfowl, shore birds, seals, crabs and other plants and animals found beneath the ocean's surface.[2] While bears and deer depend on the large tracts made available by mature coniferous forests, the intertidal zone is helpful in managing the migration patterns of waterfowl, shore birds, and plant and animal species found in the ocean.[8] Rules and safety precautions have been implemented within the park by Metro Vancouver to lessen the chances of a bear encounter and to react safely if one was to happen.[10] In addition, the park's eelgrass beds, forests, woodlands, and wetlands are classified as "Environmentally Sensitive Areas", which has introduced policies aimed to support proper development, to prevent them from experiencing ecological damage.