Last summer BC Parks introduced a pilot-project to reduce the risk of COVID to park visitors and staff. We wrote a blog post last summer that discussed the issues around the passes. BC Parks is currently doing a survey until May 8th to determine if the public supports the pilot project being extended to 2021. The feedback from most members has been [...]
Introduction BC Parks is asking for public input on a strategy to control the number of hikers that can hike the popular trail in the summer. The Federation is concerned since this is the first proposed implementation of a day-use reservation system after the the pilot-project last summer. We think that BC Parks is proposing to allow too many people to hike this trail, but the [...]
BC Parks has announced (September 2021) that they have found "permanent" funding to allow the road to be plowed going forward. Thanks BC Parks- we really enjoyed having access here in winter 2020-21 too!
In September 2020, the Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, Doug Donaldson, released the report, BC’s Old Growth Forest: A Last Stand for Biodiversity, arising from the strategic review of old-growth forests conducted by Al Gorley and Gary Merkel. At the same time, Minister Donaldson announced a new approach to old forests via a news release. Some of the initial actions the government is [...]
Just like when you see a review of a new product or technology launch, we’re providing our take on the newly launched day-use pass at BC Parks. It’s part of our role and mission as the Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC to protect and maintain access to BC’s backcountry. And, we will continue to advocate on your behalf to provide reasonable and safe access to non-motorized outdoor [...]
