EKOS CommunicationsElders Council for Parks in British ColumbiaSearle, D. Richard2011-05-252011-05-2520072011-05-25http://hdl.handle.net/1828/3307Interview conducted by Rick (D. Richard) Searle, Fall 2007. Ahrens interview running time 0:00-36:35, Quicktime H.264 file. Donated to UVic Archives in 2008 by Rick Searle executive producer of EKOS Communications.Continuation of the Bob Ahrens interview Fall 2007. Ahrens discusses the strengths and weakness of his mentors E.G. Oldham and Donald McMurtry. He speaks about the historical relationship between forestry and parks, as well as the provincial Park Act and outside influences/park proponents in the 1940s-1960s. Ahrens talks about balancing use and impact on the environment and how those decisions were made. In terms of proudest accomplishments, he speaks about the park system itself, park expansion under different governments and establishing an independent Park Act (1965). Ahrens addresses his regrets, which include lack of funding to acquire private offerings. Part of Elders’ Council for Parks in British Columbia oral history interview series, collected for the documentary BC Parks: Celebrating 100 Years of Recreation and Protection available at http://ekoscommunications.com/node/723.enAhrens, Robert H.Oldham, E.G.McMurtry, DonaldElders Council for Parks of British ColumbiaBritish Columbia. Forest Service.British Columbia. Parks Division.Parks -- British ColumbiaVideo