User:BC604/Golden Ears Provincial Park/Dhk222 Peer Review

General info

 * Whose work are you reviewing?

Golden Ears Provincial Park


 * Link to draft you're reviewing
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 * Link to the current version of the article (if it exists)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:BC604/Golden_Ears_Provincial_Park?preload=Template%3ADashboard.wikiedu.org_draft_template

Evaluate the drafted changes
The draft page included a list of First Nations whose traditional territories include a portion of Golden Ears Provincial Park because it is very important to acknowledge it as well as in-depth information about the species, pictures to help readers visualize the plants mentioned, and extensive information about the species. The general structure of the Wikipedia page was good, and the contents box made it easy to find specific information. Also, clicking on "BC Parks," "Pacific Northwest," "eco-sections," and more on it related to other Wikipedia articles to help readers comprehend what they are describing in their article.

I learned several intriguing information about the Golden Ears Provincial Park while reading this article, such as the fact that the park has a long history of mining, most of which was influenced by an Indigenous man named Slumach. The history, traditional uses, and purpose/objective that are highlighted in the essay demonstrate that the Golden Ears Provincial Park was constructed with strong Indigenous hands.

I was able to identify after reading the draft article that it achieves the objective of covering at least five of the following subjects: information about the First Nations and its involvement/management, current use of the park and the things visitors can do there (like the Outdoor Learning Centre), environmental/species issues, and mentioning about the endemic species. However, it can be improved by including information on the topography and climate as well as more details in the "species at risk" section. The section under "Management Plans for Invasive vs. Endemic Species" could use more details and examples of what they are actually doing to protect these animals and plants.

Although the draft's clarity and structure are generally well-formatted, yet there is a lot of repetition about protecting animals and wildlife in various sections that could be better organized, and the opening sentences of "Golden Ears Park is home to three eco-sections within its borders, Eastern Pacific Ranges, Southern Pacific Ranges, and the Fraser Lowlands. Within the three eco-sections lies a large diversity of vegetation" (can be simplified into one sentence?).

The article makes use of a variety of sources and includes additional links to specific places and phrases out of respect for the readers' knowledge. However, reference number one's "search criteria" might be directly linked to the data used in the draught rather than going to the search engine. Additionally, numerous statements appear to lack citations, such as "With the multitude of ecology management plans currently underway and efforts being made by many sectors of the public, native species of plants found in BC are able to live, grow and regain previously strained population numbers within the protected areas of BC Parks such as Golden Ears."

Generally, the article is well-balanced as it informs most important information that was missed in the original Wikipedia article and written in a neutral and helpful tone and not leaning towards one specific perspective.

Rating:

- 10.5/12