What’s this engagement about?
The online feedback form and maps were open May 19 to July 14, 2021 to provide input on the draft Winter Motorized Recreation Management Plan in the South Peace for the Central Group of Southern Mountain Caribou.
Engagement Timeline: Closed
Winter Motorized Vehicle Recreation Management Planning
Working collaboratively with the Governments of Canada, West Moberly First Nations and Saulteau First Nations and informed by the South Peace Snowmobile Advisory Committee, the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development has prepared a draft Winter Motorized Recreation Management Plan (Plan) for the South Peace Region. The Plan identifies proposed management measures to mitigate the impacts of winter motorized recreation on caribou recovery while retaining or enhancing winter motorized recreation opportunities in appropriate areas.
What We Heard Report
This report documents the engagement process and presents key themes that emerged from that engagement.
Engagement results
During the engagement period, the team received a wide range of participation through many ways of communication.
Frequently asked questions
The Frequently Asked Questions page was updated throughout the engagement process to be responsive to common questions that arise.
Maps depicting where the B.C. government has closed areas to snowmobile use in order to support population recovery
Commitment to Anti-Racism
The Government of B.C. is committed to taking action against racism and to working to ensure this engagement process is anti-racist and safeguards human rights. Disrespectful and racist comments will not be accepted or considered and have been removed from the engagement record.
Timeline
Pre-engagement with South Peace Snowmobile Advisory Committee
January to February 2021
Co-design of Draft Winter Motorized Recreation Management Plan
February to May 2021
Engagement launched
May 19, 2021
Engagement closes
July 14, 2021
Legal consultation with First Nations
June 28 to August 13, 2021
What we heard report posted
December 2021
Implementation commences
December 2021