The FMCBC submitted comments to BC Parks on the draft plan they have developed for the South Chilcotin and Big Creek Provincial Parks. The public comment period for this plan is open until May 30th. The FMCBC was involved in the Lillooet LRMP and other planning processes that resulted in the designation of the area as South Chilcotin and Big Creek Provincial Parks. Our members have used [...]
Summary by Mack Skinner, FMCBC Advocacy Committee The purpose of this review is to summarize existing research into the health benefits associated with non-motorized outdoor recreation activities. So far academic research has paid scant attention to this topic, but over the past decade a number of interesting and innovative projects have been undertaken in several countries by health and social sciences, resulting in actual measurements of health effects. [...]
Report by Brian Wood, FMCBC Advocacy Committee Chair Introduction This is a brief review of the 60 page research study conducted by Simon Fraser University (SFU) on behalf of the FMCBC. Purpose This research estimates participation rates and economic contributions associated with 28 non-motorized outdoor recreation activities in British Columbia for the year 2012. Data was gathered using an Internet based survey designed by SFU in consultation with [...]
The FMCBC went through its Strategic Planning process in 2011-2012 to help us define and confirm our unique role amongst outdoor recreation clubs and conservation organizations. The FMCBC determined that our main role is to be an advocate on behalf of non-motorized backcountry recreation users. Protecting non-motorized backcountry recreation activities, access and interests is the FMCBC's number one goal. To achieve this goal the FMCBC set out a [...]
The proposed Bill 4 will result in significant harm to BC Parks Bill 4: Park Amendment Act has already gone through its second reading and will be debated in BC Legislature soon so it's a good idea to get your comments and letters in sooner rather than later. The passing of Bill 4 would allow industry to carry out “research” in BC parks related to industrial [...]
