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Symphony Lift Construction

In 2006, the Symphony Chairlift was constructed to carry skiers and riders into the beautiful Symphony Bowl terrain. Because the lift was to be built in a sensitive sub-alpine zone, all construction was done over snow and with helicopters minimizing the ecological impacts. Biologists, bear specialists and professional foresters were used in the planning to help reduce a footprint initially estimated at up to 40% of the area down to only 5%.

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What we have done to enhance and protect our natural areas:

• Whistler Blackcomb's ongoing program for mountain remediation is called Operation Green Up. Over $1.5 million has been spent since 1999 to meet the following objectives:
  
  
  • Limit erosion within our community watersheds protecting drinking water and fish habitat values.
  • Utilize native species where possible.
  • Apply planting strategies/seed mixes which will enhance wildlife habitat.
  • Enhance the visual appeal of the mountains.
  • Protect our recreational assets. Ensure that our trails and roads exposed to potential washout are re-engineered and rehabilitated.
  
  
• A number of areas with high ecological values have been set aside for conservation within the ski area. These include wetlands, black bear habitat zones noted for denning and food supply and Coastal Mountain Black-tailed deer range.