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TRANSFERRING SITES & TRAILS

TRANSFERRING SITES & TRAILS. Recreation Stakeholder Meeting. May 2002. Transferring Sites & Trails. MOF seeking other parties to take over management of sites & trails Site & trail lists will be posted on website & available to public

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TRANSFERRING SITES & TRAILS

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  1. TRANSFERRING SITES & TRAILS Recreation Stakeholder Meeting May 2002

  2. Transferring Sites & Trails • MOF seeking other parties to take over management of sites & trails • Site & trail lists will be posted on website & available to public • groups encouraged to contact MOF if interested in managing a site or trail • MOF will focus on transferring responsibility for site & trail management to other parties

  3. Managed Sites & Trails (2002) • Given resources available, MOF will manage 605 sites & 170 trails in 2002 • Sites & trails may be managed under contract, FS staff, agreement, or other means • maintenance activities will focus on retaining infrastructure & public safety & environmental concerns

  4. Managed Sites & Trails 2002 Region Sites Trails Cariboo 33 18 Kamloops 83 27 Nelson 129 10 Prince George 148 33 Prince Rupert 52 24 Vancouver 160 58 Total 605 170

  5. Unmanaged Sites & Trails (2002) • 712 sites & 319 trails will not receive scheduled servicing & maintenance in 2002 • Unmanaged sites & trails will not be cancelled (Sec 6 establishment retained) • Garbage barrels will be removed • Public may continue to use areas

  6. Unmanaged Sites & Trails 2002 Region Sites Trails Cariboo 131 17 Kamloops 331 50 Nelson 133 151 Prince George 53 40 Prince Rupert 40 14 Vancouver24 47 Total 712 319

  7. Agreements (non-commercial) • groups encouraged to contact MOF if interested in managing a site or trail • existing agreements will be honoured • agreements (for 2002) issued on first come basis • groups encouraged to work together • only enhanced site or trail fees may be charged • liability insurance & indemnity requirements

  8. Agreements (non-commercial) Longer term • MOF in discussions with MSRM • application process will be developed • liability, user fees, other terms & conditions are being worked on • objective - maximize number of sites & trails transferred to other parties

  9. Sites & Trails Transferred via LWBC • Pending Govt’ direction re. ORC proposal • MOF will identify sites & trails with commercial potential & send information to LWBC • LWBC transfers are proposed to happen over 3 phases (enhanced sites first) • MOF will work with LWBC to: • advertise sites & trails • award agreements to operate sites & trails in 2003 +

  10. Safety & Environmental Concerns • MOF will evaluate structures at unmananged sites & trails and note any concerns e.g. an older outhouse on site in a community watershed • MOF will monitor unmanaged sites and trails where “high” public safety or environmental concerns were identified

  11. Safety & Environmental Concerns • MOF will leave structures at unmanaged sites & trails unless public safety or environmental concerns arise • MOF will notify ADM Field Services & Timber Sales prior to removing structures

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