Tabor Mountain Recreation Society Who We Are What We Do Regional Park The Ask Photo by Ken Hodges 1
TMRS History • 1961 – logging and the Grove Fire activities resulted in many of the existing trails • 1961 ‐ 2007 – many outdoor recreational groups were fighting for trail access and control for their activities on Tabor Mountain. 2008 Establishment of TMRS as a Society with nine recreational groups • making up TMRS Board of Directors (motorized and non ‐ motorized) 2011 ‐ Establishment of 407 km trails and 27 staging areas pursuant to • Section 56 of the Forest and Range Practices Act of BC ; • 2011 ‐ Establishment of Objectives pursuant to Section 56, which states: • Maintain timber access • Maintain recreational opportunities • Maintain investments in trails and roads where practical 2
Tabor Mountain Trails and Staging Areas • Covers over 34,000 ha • 407 km Trail • 27 Staging Areas • Multiple Land Users – Logging Mining – – Woodlots i / ; – Gravel / • Multiple Recreation Users – Motorized , ' ATV ) • " rf!'. ( • Snowmobiles ' ,, • Motor Bikes – Non ‐ Motorized • Running, Walking • • X ‐ Skiing • Horses Mountain Bikes • • Snow shoeing • Kayaking and canoeing
Planning Structure • Overall structure for plan develo pment Purpose Vision Goals Objectives Strategies Statement (direction) (results) (how, what & where) (picture) 4 Photo by Ken Hodges
Vision “ Tabor Mountain Recreation Society will provide leadership in the • management of Tabor Mountain’s year round opportunities for high quality outdoor recreational and wilderness experiences with trails that are safe and environmentally sensitive. ” Vision Phrase “Make Tabor Mountain your Destination Location for Outdoor Recreation” ”
Six Goals Organization • Tabor Mountain Recreation Society will exemplify leadership in the management of Tabor Mountain Land Base • Tabor Mountain Recreation Society will protect ecosystems while diversifying and improving recreation opportunities that will ensure the Society’s vested interests are maintained Recreational Users Tabor Mountain Recreation Society will promote and encourage awareness, cooperation and a • high standard of safety to ensure a quality experience on Tabor Mountain Stakeholders • Tabor Mountain Recreation Society will seek to establish collaborative partnerships with stakeholders for the benefit of recreation on Tabor Mountain Financial Management • Tabor Mountain Recreation Society will act financially responsible when generating revenue or expending funds while maintaining self ‐ sufficiency. Public Relations Tabor Mountain Recreation Society will Promote public awareness of the organization and • recreational opportunities on Tabor Mountain 6
Responsibilities 7
Structures Cabins Outhouses •• ··, .. ,. - .. - _!."I,·: .. ·.' 8 RECREATION SOCIElY
Upgrades and Maintenance Trails Bridges 9
Safety Measures Signage Gates ATTENTION: This area is surrounded by heavily used public trails. The discharge of firearms and shooting of bows and crossbows is strictly prohibited. Fore.st an d Range Practices Ac t, Forelil Recreetlon Regulation Section 11(2Ua) Violation may result in fines and/ or imprisonment . .,.. I District Recreation Officer Recrearion ires c~ . U - ~t~ 1 and Trai ls B 250-614- 7507 1 . , 10
Relationships Memberships Partnerships • TMRS has developed and maintained • Memberships include motorized and many relationships in achieving our non ‐ motorized clubs and Friends of goals and responsibilities. A few of Tabor, which represents the board of the key partners who have supported Directors. TMRS in kind and financial include: We are constantly working on • Recreational Sites and Trails BC recruiting new members. Several Regional District of Fraser Fort George groups are looking at becoming Canfor Carrier members of TMRS including: McElhanney Engineering A down hill bike club that will establish a DWB contracting new society to develop downhill bike trails Formula Contracting A cross country running club Integris Credit Union Search and Rescue Prince George Federal Government Back County Horse Society Provincial Government 11
Sharing the trails Motorized and Non ‐ Motorized 12
Completed Projects
Administrative Policy, Procedure, Protocol Over the last year TMRS has focused its administration on Policy, Procedure and Protocol, the three “P’s” In 2015 we developed 10 key documents to guide the organization in developing consistency and standards. Three key documents include: Job descriptions – President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Directors Inventory inspection and field card procedures Referral Policy 14
Changes on the Mountain Old Signage New Signage 15
Shelters Building of Elsa’s Shelter Birch Leg Shelter in Use 16
Small Bridges New Installation of Small Bridges to Hickory Wing Old Small Bridge Protect Water Ecosystems (27) 17
Little Lake Bridge New Crossing – Safe and Old Creek Crossing, ‐ Unsafe and Environmentally Friendly NOT Environmentally Friendly 18
Yamaha Crossing Old Crossing New 70’ Bridge 19
Burgess Trail and Crossing Old Trail and Crossing ‐ Unsafe and Upgraded Trail and Crossing NOT environmentally Friendly Safe and Environmentally Friendly 20
Dougherty Creek Bridge Installed Bridge Before the Bridge Spring Fall 21
Great West Life Mobility Nature Trail Grand Opening ‐ September 2015 The Trail Mike Morris, Shirley Bond, Pat Harris, Bill Empey, Randy Ellenchuk 22
Volunteer Commitment 2011 ‐ 2015 A Volunteer Hard Summary of Volunteer Hours at work Year Volunteer Hours 2011 1,040.00 2012 1,120.00 2013 1,820.00 2014 2,333.50 2015 3,507.80 Total Volunteer hrs 9,821.30 23
PROJECTS IN PROJECTS IN THE WORKS THE WORKS 2016 AND BEYOND 2016 AND BEYOND
Great West Life Mobility Nature Trail Additions – Grand Opening July 23 450 metre Extension Amenities, Benches, Picnic Tables and 2 Gazebos 25
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Proposed Mountain Bike Downhill Trails Up Hill Trail 1st Downhil l trail Future Trails 27
Proposed Epic Trail 28
Ta Tabor L Lake Regional P Regional Park rk Proposal Proposal
Tabor Lake Regional Park Proposal Regional District Park Plan 2010 – 2020 Statement “focus on developing one or more parks near the base of the mountain, particularly at Tabor Lake, which could become a local destination in itself...” Actions: 1. … identify a future regional park on Tabor Lake (e.g., at the end of Groveburn Road)… acquire Crown land lease or grant … develop appropriate facilities…
Tabor Lake Regional Park Opportunity Area • 31 RECREATION SOCIETY .. .· ~;..; .;; ,. '" · ·"'· , __ ·· . ," .;; ,.,.
City of Prince George Access Award of Merit The President receiving the The Award Award at the Awards Banquet 32
The Ask • With TMRS partnering with Spinal Cord Injury BC to celebrate Access North Day at the trail head of the GWL Nature Mobility Trail on July 23, 2016, 10:30 ‐ 2:00. The celebration will include the grand opening of the GWL trail extension, its amenities and two gazebos being installed and the sod turning ceremony for the universal campsite adjacent to the trail. • The ask is for support in celebrating Access North Day ceremonies • The amount requested is $3,000 for food, tents, chairs and tables. 33
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