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The Chilko Lake study area is a relatively isolated and undeveloped part of the Chicotin region of west central British Columbia, about 250 km north of Vancouver and 160 km west of Williams Lake. The area recognition of the need to resolve competing land use issues. The study team began in June 1991 to negotiate the resolution of land use issues, using a process of consensus to conduct all its work. This final report describes the formation of the team and its processes; the resources in the area; interest statements of study participants on the issues involved, w ding aboriginal rights and interests, sustainable development, public participation in decision making, present land tenure, management of timber, fish and wildlife, recreation resources, forage, and mineral resources, ecosystem conservation, employment, commercial tourism, and access. Recommendations and their implementation are also included.