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Send in your comments on BC Parks Draft Ski Resort Policy
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Send in your comments on BC Parks Draft Ski Resort Policy

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Send in your comments on BC Parks Draft Ski Resort Policy

We have concerns with BC Parks Draft Ski Resort Policy and think you should too because the draft policy could potentially be used as a template for commercial operations within Class A Parks in the future. We believe that further review of the following points is necessary to ensure that BC Parks responsibilities to protect the natural environments and facilitate public access for non-commercial, non-motorized recreation within Class [...]

admin2015-08-02T18:49:57-07:00July 15th, 2015|Advocacy, Blog|0 Comments

FMCBC comments on BC Parks Ski Resort Policy Intentions Paper
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FMCBC comments on BC Parks Ski Resort Policy Intentions Paper

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FMCBC comments on BC Parks Ski Resort Policy Intentions Paper

Backcountry users on Cypress The FMCBC submitted comments to BC Parks on their Ski Resort Policy Intentions Paper. A Ski Resort Policy is being developed by BC Parks to provide guidance for the three commercial ski resorts (Cypress Mountain, Mount Seymour and E.C. Manning) located within the provincial parks system. This policy will provide direction for the management and administration of park use permits which authorize ski [...]

admin2020-05-02T04:10:31-07:00July 9th, 2014|Advocacy, FMCBC News|0 Comments

BC Parks Trail Work Volunteer Agreements and liability issues
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BC Parks Trail Work Volunteer Agreements and liability issues

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BC Parks Trail Work Volunteer Agreements and liability issues

At a series of meetings on July 26th and 29th, 2013 with BC Parks a permanent resolution materialised for the volunteers wanting to do trail work within the parks.

admin2020-05-02T04:19:14-07:00August 28th, 2013|Recreation and Conservation, Trails and Access|0 Comments

Mount Robson Park Management Plan
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Mount Robson Park Management Plan

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Mount Robson Park Management Plan

The Ministry of Environment revised the Mount Robson Park Management Plan and asked for public comments on the new draft plan. The revised draft Management Plan and maps are available here. The FMCBC was concerned about the proposed zoning changes, the possible construction of more permanent facilities in addition to the presently planned one 'fixed roof accommodation' lodge, and an increase in helicopter traffic. The FMCBC sent a [...]

admin2020-05-02T04:25:43-07:00August 5th, 2013|Advocacy|0 Comments

Response from Ministry on Volunteers Working in BC Parks

Below is a response from BC Minister of the Environment Terry Lake to ORC's letter dated June 27th on the subject of re-introducing a program for volunteers to work in BC Parks. A link to the volunteer agreement discussed in the letter can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. As per Jeremy's email to us on August 18th, 2011, he plans to respond to the Minister to thank him for [...]

admin2020-05-02T04:29:02-07:00August 17th, 2011|Advocacy, Recreation and Conservation, Trails and Access|0 Comments