I found this on Biglines.com:
The Province of BC is intending to adopt a Plan that will prohibit motorized use of the backcountry where historically this use has been enjoyed by many.
The LRMP (Land Resource Management Plan) process was initiated by the Province in 2002 to “ensure sustainability of the natural environment and the economy” in BC. This process looked at the backcountry, and proposed restrictions to usage that were considered appropriate. The final Plan that is now proposed for adoption for the Sea-to-Sky region severely prohibits motorized use in many areas, well beyond the 25% non-motorized areas that are already in place. It closes down many areas and corridors that have been historically enjoyed by motorized vehicle enthusiasts. In most every case, the prohibitions result not from real environmental concerns, but are there to benefit a few back-country skiers who come up from Vancouver once a winter to go ski around a cabin. Why should you, a local resident, be told that you can’t ride into an area any more because some selfish skier who is only up for the weekend doesn’t want to hear your snowmobile? The Plan however says it’ is okay for the skiers to ride up to their cabin in a helicopter!
Over the last 5-years, many people have worked tirelessly through the LRMP and Winter Backcountry Forum processes to try to keep unreasonable restrictions to motorized use of the backcountry from being implemented. It appears that all the input in this regard has been ignored by the LRMP. The current plan in fact has significantly further restricted motorized areas when compared to the previous plans presented during the public consultation process in 2002/2003.
Some of the areas that have been enjoyed by snowmobilers in the past and are now proposed for closure/restrictions are:
* Face Mountain
* Peterson Valley / Rhododendron
* Upper Lillooet River
* Pebble Glacier and North Creek
* Noel Creek and Hope Creek
* Upper Soo Valley
* Callaghan Valley, Rainbow
* Phelix Creek
* Elaho, Glendenning and Simms
* Meager Valley
The complete LRMP Plan can be viewed online at
http://ilmbwww.gov.bc.ca/lup/lrmp/coast/s2s/lrmpdocuments.htm
Map 6 at this website shows the areas with restrictions to motorized winter usage. The map is difficult to interpret, but, basically, anything that is not the yellow RA3 color has restrictions on motorized use. Plotted maps will be available for viewing at Valley Chainsaw and Vision Motorsports in Pemberton.
Without your support, this Plan will soon be implemented. If you want to continue to enjoy recreating in the backcountry, please let the Province know by sending a letter (by registered mail has the most effect – it forces them to respond) plus an e-mail to each of the following – LRMP, Minister of Agriculture and Lands, and Minister of Tourism. Sample letters are appended for your use if you are not able to prepare your own letters.
Thank you for your support. Please get all your friends who support keeping the backcountry open to EVERYONE to also send letters expressing their opinions to the Ministers and the LRMP. Watch for further information on how you can help at Vision Motorsports, Valley Chainsaw and on local bulletin boards.
I havent had a chance to go over the plan yet but it is time for everyone to buck up and fight...........consider this your notice to get informed and do battle!!!!!
The Province of BC is intending to adopt a Plan that will prohibit motorized use of the backcountry where historically this use has been enjoyed by many.
The LRMP (Land Resource Management Plan) process was initiated by the Province in 2002 to “ensure sustainability of the natural environment and the economy” in BC. This process looked at the backcountry, and proposed restrictions to usage that were considered appropriate. The final Plan that is now proposed for adoption for the Sea-to-Sky region severely prohibits motorized use in many areas, well beyond the 25% non-motorized areas that are already in place. It closes down many areas and corridors that have been historically enjoyed by motorized vehicle enthusiasts. In most every case, the prohibitions result not from real environmental concerns, but are there to benefit a few back-country skiers who come up from Vancouver once a winter to go ski around a cabin. Why should you, a local resident, be told that you can’t ride into an area any more because some selfish skier who is only up for the weekend doesn’t want to hear your snowmobile? The Plan however says it’ is okay for the skiers to ride up to their cabin in a helicopter!
Over the last 5-years, many people have worked tirelessly through the LRMP and Winter Backcountry Forum processes to try to keep unreasonable restrictions to motorized use of the backcountry from being implemented. It appears that all the input in this regard has been ignored by the LRMP. The current plan in fact has significantly further restricted motorized areas when compared to the previous plans presented during the public consultation process in 2002/2003.
Some of the areas that have been enjoyed by snowmobilers in the past and are now proposed for closure/restrictions are:
* Face Mountain
* Peterson Valley / Rhododendron
* Upper Lillooet River
* Pebble Glacier and North Creek
* Noel Creek and Hope Creek
* Upper Soo Valley
* Callaghan Valley, Rainbow
* Phelix Creek
* Elaho, Glendenning and Simms
* Meager Valley
The complete LRMP Plan can be viewed online at
http://ilmbwww.gov.bc.ca/lup/lrmp/coast/s2s/lrmpdocuments.htm
Map 6 at this website shows the areas with restrictions to motorized winter usage. The map is difficult to interpret, but, basically, anything that is not the yellow RA3 color has restrictions on motorized use. Plotted maps will be available for viewing at Valley Chainsaw and Vision Motorsports in Pemberton.
Without your support, this Plan will soon be implemented. If you want to continue to enjoy recreating in the backcountry, please let the Province know by sending a letter (by registered mail has the most effect – it forces them to respond) plus an e-mail to each of the following – LRMP, Minister of Agriculture and Lands, and Minister of Tourism. Sample letters are appended for your use if you are not able to prepare your own letters.
Thank you for your support. Please get all your friends who support keeping the backcountry open to EVERYONE to also send letters expressing their opinions to the Ministers and the LRMP. Watch for further information on how you can help at Vision Motorsports, Valley Chainsaw and on local bulletin boards.
I havent had a chance to go over the plan yet but it is time for everyone to buck up and fight...........consider this your notice to get informed and do battle!!!!!
