Anyone considering a ski holiday in Whistler next season will be pleased to hear that the resort has won an award for the way it treats its surroundings.The Canadian ski location has won the 2007 Silver Eagle Award for Fish and Wildlife Habitat Protection, which it was presented with to mark its commitment to habitat protection when building its symphony amphitheatre.
"Whistler carefully thinned out the natural tree clusters typical of this high altitude, creating a wonderful intermediate gladed experience without upsetting the natural ecosystem and the ability for young trees to continue to grow and older trees to die," said Derek Bonin, a registered professional forester.
Winning the award means that guests embarking on a Whistler ski holiday will be surrounded by natural beauty when hitting the slopes at the Canadian resort.
A bear biologist, foresters and mountain planners were all included in discussions and decisions related to the building of the amphitheatre at Whistler, which has spring skiing and riding on its slopes until mid-June.
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