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Picking buffaloberries and electric fences: how wildlife is being managed ahead of G7

Over 200 local children started removing buffaloberry bushes in the Kananaskis area to help deter bears before next month's G7 summit.
Officials resumed berry clearing after about 15 years and plan to install electric fencing around bear attractants to keep wildlife away from summit areas.
The area, home to grizzly, brown, and black bears, will see about 5,000 participants attending the summit with training provided on wildlife awareness.
Trevor Julian noted the effort could reduce human-wildlife conflict and engage the public, while recalling a bear incident in 2002 when a tranquilized bear died after falling from a tree.
Alberta officials emphasize preventing close encounters between wildlife and people by combining berry clearing, fencing, and delegate education during the G7 event.

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