In this episode, Ethan Ward speaks with Don Carruthers Den Hoed who is a research associate at the University of British Columbia where he leads the Canadian parks collective for innovation and leadership. The two discuss accessibility of parks and protected areas in Canada and how user fees along with other barriers play a role in making the outdoors less accessible.
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