there are 14 designations of parks and protected areas in the province that reflect the different administration and creation of these areas in a modern context. there are 141 ecological reserves, 35 provincial marine parks, 7 provincial heritage sites, 6 national historic sites, 4 national parks and 3 national park reserves. 12.5% (114,000 km²) of bc is currently considered 'protected' under one of the 14 different designations that includes over 800 distinct areas.