Trail Walks - Elphinstone Logging Focus

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- Expand Elphinstone Park
- The Mt. Elphinstone Water Protection Forest
- SongBird Forest: ts’ukw’um (Wilson) Watershed – Sunshine Coast Region
- Ɂiy shenchu (Trout Lake) Forest
- Dakota Bear Sanctuary Needs Protection
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- Save The Wilson Legacy Forest
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- Campaign Victories – Key Forest Areas Protected[highlight]Elphinstone Logging Focus Society (ELF) is pleased to announce the following Campaign Victories to Protect Key Forest and Habitat on the Sunshine Coast. ELF wishes to extend its heartfelt thanks to ALL members of the community that helped in these ‘Key Forest and Habitat Protection Efforts’.[/highlight] [hr] Area: Dakota Ridge Ancient Forest (TSL:A87124), Cutblocks WC045, WC022 Location: These two cutlocks are each approximately 17Ha in size and are located on either side of the Rec Area access road, below the Dakota Ridge Recreation Area- an approximate 25 minute drive from Wilson Creek along Field Road and up the forest service road. Protection: OGMA (Old Growth Management Area) Status Granted by the Minister of Forests Date: February/March 2012 Details: Please see the Individual Campaign Tabs in this section of the website for more ictures and more details Special Note: Still remaining to be protected is the third cutblock within this TSL (Timber Sales Licence), Cutblock DK045 (‘The Roberts Creek Headwaters Old Growth Ancient Forest’), this Cutblock is an approximate 30 minute drive up the B&K Rd from the highway turnoff near Roberts Creek. More Information Coming Soon.
- Protect the Chapman Creek Drinking Watershed
- Save the Tree of Life Forest
- No More Logging in ts’ukw’um (Wilson Creek) Watershed
- Protect Elphinstone Community Health Trail
- The Day Road ForestTHE DAY RD FOREST – ROBERTS CREEK- COULD BE LOGGED BY ISLAND TIMBERLANDS The past 2 years has seen Island Timberlands (IT) busy logging several Sunshine Coast sites directly above the community of Roberts Creek in the inter-urban forest zone. IT’s private forest lands that were logged in 2010 and 2011 include: District Lot or DL 2387 (Upper Grauman Rd & Mid-Gough Creek), DL 1505 (Clover Rd), and DL 2674 (Brodie Trail, west of the B&K Rd). IT now has only 2 partially un-logged parcels left in the area: Upper Gough Creek (part of DL 2387) and The Day Rd Forests (part of DL2674). The Day Rd Forest is the most heavily used recreational area of the 2, is an important wildlife corridor, contains old forest patches and is nearby to the Mt Elphinstone Provincial Park system. Island Timberlands is logging in several contentious areas across British Columbia, including a high profile situation on Cortes Island where local residents are attempting to purchase an IT held forest at the BC Assessed land value to preserve the integrity of sensitive wetlands, old growth trees and a well used trail system. In 2011, many Sunshine Coast residents were alarmed to discover that…
- Campaigns Won – Saved
  - Protect Roberts Creek Headwaters Ancient Forest LOGGING IN ROBERTS CREEK HEADWATERS PLANNED BY BC TIMBER SALES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 20, 2012 Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) has conducted an expedition into the headwaters of Roberts Creek (Sunshine Coast) and located a proposed BC Timber Sales Cutblock A84612 (DK045). There are 2 headwater tributaries in this area that make up the main channel of Roberts Creek which eventually flows into the Salish Sea. One of the tributaries that ELF followed runs off the back side of Mt. Elphinstone. The surveyed cutblock and logging road is across steep terrain and encompasses an Age Class 9 (old growth) forest. “From studying maps we found out that the cutblock is located between 2 Wildlife Habitat Areas (WHA). The BCTS logging would split this WHA in half”, states Ross Muirhead of Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) a Sunshine Coast forest protection group. “This WHA was established to protect the Marbled Murrelet seabird which nests only in old- growth forests. Outside of this proposed cutblock and the WHA, the majority of the surrounding Age Classes on the high slopes of Mt. Elphinstone are rated at Age Class 2 – between 20-40 years old. This is the closest old growth yellow cedar to Highway…
    - Status Updates RCHAF (cutblock DK045)Date: September 12, 2012, Reconaissance trip to Dakota Bowl (past the RCHAF, Cutblock DK045) and the cutblocks of BCTS TSL: A79517 finds major bridge and road construction on the road passing through the Roberts Creek Headwaters Ancient Forest. Fish were disturbed, found and trapped for this construction. Note before and after pictures. [hr] Date: August 7, 2012, Nicholas Simons, MLA, Powell River/ Sunshine Coast visits Roberts Creek, the RC Headwaters Ancient Forest and Wilson Creek Forest (see separate Campaign) and expresses his concerns for protecting and preserving both of these forest for their multiple qualities and long-term values for the community. See Pictures below (click to enlarge). [gallery link="file" columns="2"]
  - Protect the McNeill Lake Drinking WatershedLOGGING PLANNED IN S. PENDER HARBOUR’S DRINKING WATERSHED FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 17, 2013 Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) has learnt that logging in South Pender Harbour’s Community Drinking Watershed could begin Spring 2013 without adequate public input, and knowledge of the water purveyor, The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD). BC Timber Sales’ (BCTS) Cutblock A89069 is an area of 30 Ha with the “majority” being located in the McNeil Lake Community Drinking Watershed. There are 5 separate cutblocks in TSL 89069 – 3 of them being directly in the watershed boundaries. Ownership and operation of the South Pender Harbour Water System was assumed by the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) in 2008. It provides potable water to approximately 2,300 residents in the Madeira Park andFrances Peninsula areas. The source of supply is from McNeil Lake and the water intake is on Haslam Creek. “Logging in the McNeil Lake Community Watershed should be of great concern to the residents who rely on the water for their domestic consumption.” Ross Muirhead of ELF states. “BCTS is setting the low price of the timber sale at $500,000. The long-term damages to the drinking water could easily exceed the gross revenue of the timber sale. The least that BCTS can do is cancel the 3 blocks that…
  - Save Dakota Ridge Ancient Forests
    - Status – TSL:A84612 – Dakota RidgeStatus Report: – TSL: A84612 – The Dakota Ridge Ancient Forests (below the Dakota Ridge Recreation Area) Date: September 26, 2011 – logging is still under deferment pending archaeology survey and final decision of the Ministry of Forestry. Take Action: It is not too late to make your voice heard to save these forests. Follow the Get Involved` tab and then Take Action“ tab to write an email – Everything is there to make it easy for you. It will only take 3 minutes!
    - Executive Summary – Top Reasons To Save Dakota RidgeHelp Us Save the Dakota Ridge Ancient Forests – NOW! Top reasons why the Dakota Ridge Ancient Forest (TSL: A84612) should be protected from proposed logging by the Ministry of Forests: 7. Home of many of the ‘Oldest Trees in Canada’ and perhaps the longest living tree in Canada. The newly discovered ‘Giant Twin’ at Dakota Ridge Forest surpasses the diameter of the 1,835 year old, longest living tree on record from the Caren Range (similar altitude and eco-system as Dakota Ridge) that was tragically cut down prior to being granted Park status in the 1990s. 6. Marbled Murrelet (Threatened Species) Nesting Habitat. They only nest in the mossy branches of Ancient Forests (the Reason why the Caren Range was saved and formed into a Provincial Park). 5. It offers increased recreational and tourism opportunities for the Sunshine Coast’s growing Dakota Ridge Winter Recreation Cross-country ski area such as snowshoeing and 1st Nations cultural tours. Now developed as a winter sports destination, Dakota Ridge provides opportunities for the growing summer recreational activities in the area and has excellent potential as a summer recreation site. The resources which have been invested in road access and buildings just above cut block A84612…
    - RCOCPC Letter to MoF – Cut Block A84612 should not be harvested
    - Sechelt Band-Presentation-Ancient Forest on Dakota RidgeSechelt Band – Presentation on Ancient Forest on Dakota Ridge
    - Area Map of the Dakota Ridge Ancient Forest (TSL:A84612)+ Rec. Area
- Campaigns Lost – Logged
  - Save the Clack Creek Gallery Forest – (BCTS) TSL A87126 Cutblock Forest Logged – February 2020)
  - Protect the Chanterelle Forest (LOST January 2018)
  - Protect The Twist and Shout Forest (FOREST LOGGED – Oct. 2016)
  - Save the Wilson Creek Forest Now (FOREST LOGGED – Dec. 2012) These Forests Are Worth Saving and We Need Your Help. At December 8, 2012 Logging Has Commenced on this ‘Jewel’ of a forest – – YOUR Community Forest- WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW to Stop this destruction of ‘our’ community forest. See – Ed Hill’s work of art ‘The Community Forest‘ from his ‘Artist Gathering’ visit to the Wilson Creek Forest. [button link="https://loggingfocus.org/get-involved/take-action-2/" bg_color="#03A513"]Click Here To Take Action Now[/button] Continued from the Home Page Introduction…Read more below… [fbshare type="button"] [fblike style="standard" showfaces="false" width="350" verb="Like" font="arial"] [highlight]The Wilson Creek Forest, also known as cutblock EW002, is a beautiful low elevation 27ha forest directly above the community of Wilson Creek. The Wilson Creek Forest, just a 10 minute drive from Roberts Creek (directions at bottom of this page), is a key forest area providing connectivity across the lower slopes of the Mt. Elphinstone area. This Forest is one of the last remaining intact, natural forests left in the Wilson Creek Watershed and provides more long-term benefits to the community left standing than logged.[/highlight] See – Ed Hill’s work of art ‘The Community Forest‘ from his ‘Artist Gathering’ visit to the Wilson Creek Forest. Read – The Community Mobilizes at the DoS Offices…
    - Status Report: Wilson Creek Forest (EW002)Status Report: Wilson Creek Forest(EW002) Date: September 26, 2011 – logging is still under deferment pending further community input, CWAP survey and final decision by District of Sechelt – Mayor and Council. (District of Sechelt is the 100% owner of the logging company, SCCF – Sunshine Coast Community Forest, set to log this area) Deferment Notice – SCCF: Press Release May 31 2011 – Deferral Take Action: It is not too late to make your voice heard to save this forest. Follow the `Get Involved` tab and then `Take Action` tab to write an email – Everything is there to make it easy for you. It will only take 3 minutes!
    - Executive Summary – Top Reasons To Save Wilson Creek Forest Help Us Save the Wilson Creek Forest – Today! Top reasons why the Wilson Creek Forest (Cutblock: EW002) should be protected from proposed logging by the Sunshine Coast Community Forest logging company (100% owned by District of Sechelt): 5. Heavily logged out watershed that requires all intact forests to be left in their natural state to heal the damage. 4. Serves as an important connection between 2 existing Old Growth Management Areas (OGMA). Removing it is poor land use planning. 3. Is a key parcel in the proposed 1,500Ha Mt Elphinstone Provincial Park Expansion. 2. Has more long-term value to the community left intact providing on-going environmental services. And the Number 1 reason for full protection of the Wilson Creek Forest: Maturing, old growth Coastal Douglas-fir forests is At Risk and threatened eco-system province-wide. We cannot do this alone and we need your help. [highlight]An Easy Way For You to Make a Difference Right Now is to Just follow Our Easy 3 minute ‘Take Action Now Steps’ to Send an Email and Message (suggested message provided) to the People Related to the Specific Campaign(s) (also listed).[/highlight] [button link="https://loggingfocus.org/get-involved/take-action-2/" bg_color="#03A513"]Click Here To Take Action Now[/button] Go to www.loggingfocus.org >Get Involved…
    - Research – Wilson Creek Forest (EW002)Top 5 reasons why Wilson Creek Forest should be protected: 5.Heavily logged out watershed that requires all intact forests to be left in their natural state to heal the damage. 4. Serves as an important connection between 2 existing Old Growth Management Areas (OGMA). Removing it is poor land use planning. 3. Is a key parcel in the proposed 1,500Ha Mt Elphinstone Provincial Park Expansion. 2. Has more long-term value to the community left intact providing on-going environmental services. And the Number 1 reason for full protection of the Wilson Creek Forest: Maturing, old growth Coastal Douglas-fir forests is At Risk and threatened eco-system province-wide. [hr] SCCF Operations Plan and ELF critique (ver.2)
    - RCPC Letter to Mayor & Council, District of Sechelt – EW002 should not be loggedMayor of the District of Sechelt-MD -April 4, 2011 Summary: In a April 4, 2011 letter to District of Sechelt; Mayor Inkster and Councillors from the Roberts Creek Community Association regarding the 27 hectare Block EW002 (the Wilson Creek Forest) and any other remaining intact forest in the Wilson Creek Watershed. [quote] the only wise and informed option for us is to insist the District of Sechelt immediately halt planned logging activities in Block EW002 and any other remaining intact forest in the Wilson Creek Watershed [/quote]
    - Support letter from DB-WC-SP Community Assoc.[quote]the Davis Bay-Wilson Creek-Selma Park Community Association passes a Motion to request an immediate halt to the planned logging of Block EW002 by the Sunshine Coast Community Forest Logging Company and to express the concern of the Community about continued logging of any kind in the Wilson Creek Watershed.[/quote] The letter to Minister of Forests, District of Sechelt Mayor & Council and Sunshine Coast Community Forests can be read in its entirety at the link below. DBWCSP Comm. Assoc. letter
    - Area Map – Wilson Creek Forest(EW002)The attached pdf area map displays the Wilson Creek Forest Cutblock (EW002): Map of CF Block EW002 in Wilson Creek Watershed
  - Help Protect the TrailFest-Wagon Forest These Forests Are Worth Saving and We Need Your Help. [button link="https://loggingfocus.org/get-involved/take-action-2/" bg_color="#03A513"]Click Here To Take Action Now[/button] Continued from the Home Page Introduction… Read more below… [fbshare type="button"] [fblike style="standard" showfaces="false" width="350" verb="Like" font="arial"] BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is planning on clear-cutting the TrailFest-Wagon Forest (TSL:A87124). This forest is important as it is a key northern boundary forest in the proposed Mt. Elphinstone Prov. Park expansion area. The section contains many key mountain bike and historic skid road trails, including the popular Caroline’s Connector. If the logging proceeds it will join up with the massive CNI 160 Ha (400 acre) clear-cut on its northern boundary. We all must contact the BCTS Forest Planner in charge and strongly request no more logging of intact forest lands in the park expansion boundaries. Email Norm Kempe at: norm.Kempe@gov.bc.ca These Forests Are Worth Saving and We Need Your Help. Your Voice Counts! [button link="https://loggingfocus.org/get-involved/take-action-2/" bg_color="#03A513"]Click Here To Take Action Now[/button] [fbshare type="button"] [fblike style="standard" showfaces="false" width="450" verb="recommend" font="arial"]
    - Status Report – Cutblock A87124 – TrailFest Wagon Forest Date: February 10, 2012 Status: This Forest – a key northern forest in the proposed Elphinstone Park Expansion is severely threatened for Logging Sale by February 29th, 2012. Please read the letters below and the current articles in the News and Media sections of the website and take action by going to the Get Involved tab and Take Action section. It will only take you three minutes to send an email to make a difference in saving this forest. All emails and sample messages are there for you to copy and paste into your email. [hr] Date: February 6, 2012 Defer Sale of TSL A87124 – Trail Fest Wagon Forest – Penner- ELF email to Deputy Minister Jensen [hr] Date: February 3, 2012 RCCA – Roberts Creek Community Association RCCA expresses extreme concern over possible sale of BCTS Cutblock #A87124 [hr]
      - Problems with BCTS A87124Date: February 27, 2012 Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) – Field Study Results & Comments on the Hydrological Recovery of Adjacent Clearcut Areas to BCTS proposed A87124 [highlight](Results letter in pdf form and Picture Gallery of Study below)[/highlight] On February 26th, volunteers with Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) walked the interface zone between BCTS A87124 (TrailFest-Wagon Forest) and its two (2) adjoining cutblocks: BCTS A87106 and the former CNI cutblock. The purpose of this field study was to examine the re-growth in these areas to see if they meet a MOF requirement for allowing a new cutblock to proceed that is adjacent to previously cut areas. ELF has concluded that the adjacent cutblocks are non-conforming, due to insufficient green-up, water saturation problems and riparian issues with the headwaters of East Wilson Creek. It’s our estimation that 95% of the clear-cut areas do not support trees 3M or higher, saturated soils dominate the interface zone and since logging has impacted the East Wilson Creek riparian zone that borders A87124 the situation here is critical. To read the two page report/letter to BCTS please click on the link here and view the Picture Gallery below. Field Study CNI & BCTS block interface zone to…
  - Protect Lower Elphinstone Slopes
    - Protect Gough Creek (Frog WHA)
    - Events, Trail Walks and Trail Building…
      - Trail Walks
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- Forestry Watch
  - TrailFest – Wagon Forest – post logging
  - BCTS slash pile burning on B+K Rd. above Roberts CreekOctober 14, 2011 |Sunshine Coast| Roberts Creek Ongoing BCTS cut block slash pile burning is harming our air quality and contributing to global warming. BCTS is burning multiple cut block slash (logs and debris) piles on a recently logged cut block up the B+K Rd, 3.6 km above the coastal highway at Roberts Creek and just above the Elphinstone Provincial Park (See Attached Pictures). This is the way logged areas are ‘cleaned up’ by burning the multiple piles of logs and debris that are left behind after logging. Elphinstone Logging Focus Asks the Following Questions: What about the Roberts Creek burning bylaw? Who is measuring the carbon output on this? What about Global warming and our air quality? While residents need to obey the burning bylaw (SCRD has back yard burning restrictions in place) BCTS is burning multiple slash piles, on just one of its recent cut blocks, 3.6 km above Roberts Creek on the B+K Rd. Should not the local level of government (SCRD) be in control of monitoring air emissions and issuing burn permits? Are not governments supposed to lead by example? What is wrong with this picture? We as residents are all doing our part to improve the air quality…
  - Google Earth – Cutblocks – Sunshine Coast
  - BCTS Cutblock A42706 – Damages Protected Area FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 10, 2011 A BC Timber Sales (BCTS) cut-block, near Roberts Creek on the Sunshine Coast, has severely impacted an Old Growth Management Area (OGMA) – a protected zone set aside by The Ministry of Forests, Lands, & Natural Resource Operations. On the lower slopes of Mt Elphinstone, a remnant old-growth forest protected as an OGMA, has had large numbers of trees from an adjacent BCTS Cutblock A42706 fall into its boundary affecting its long-term integrity. The OGMA, located within the Gough Creek watershed, contains many old-growth features including tall (220ft) Douglas Firs as old as 500 years, nurse logs spanning 100’s ft in length, dead standing wildlife trees, and several trees that have grown unique root structures securing them to steep slopes. As many as 50 trees from the cut-block have been up rooted by high winds and fallen into the OGMA zone. The trees, mainly cedar, were part of a narrow WTP (wildlife tree patch) strip growing along the top of bank to the OGMA. Other trees in the OGMA were knocked over like dominos. Ross Muirhead of ELF states, “It didn’t take long for this BCTS block to experience significant blow-down on its western…
  - Protect the Schmidt Creek Watershed – Killer Whale Rubbing Beach
  - BCTS Cutblock A71827 – collateral damage
  - Cutblock A42700 Between Clack & Gough CreekCutblock A42700 Between Clack & Gough Ck
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- BCTS 5 Year Plans 2022 – 2026
- BCTS 5 Year Plan 2023 – 2027 – Mount Elphinstone
- BCTS – Updates
- SCCF Operating Plan
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- Engagement Plan for South Elphinstone – 2022
- Assessment of the Burnett Creek Tributary Landslide
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- Elphinstone Medicinal Plants
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  - BC Gov Old Growth Maps
  - Sunshine Coast Forest District
  - Sunshine Coast Landscape Unit – OGMA – BioGeoClimatic Zones
  - BEO Zone Maps – biogeoclimate forest zones on the Sunshine Coast.
  - Sunshine Coast-remaining natural forests
  - OGMAs in Howe and Chapman Landscape Units
  - Google Earth – Maps – Dakota Bowl Watershed
  - Google Earth – Maps – Dakota RidgeThe following Google Earth image shows the close proximatey of the Dakota Ridge Recreation Area to the proposed TSL:A84612 cutblocks of the Ministry of Forestry. For the many reasons layed out within the website the Dakota Ridge Ancient Forest need to be saved to become part of a protected area and enjoyed by all.
  - Google Earth – Maps – Wilson Creek Forest (EW002)Wilson Creek Forest is situated on the lower slopes of Mt Elphinstone a short 10 minute drive from the Hwy 101 intersection at Roberts Creek. It sits directly above the Wilson Creek Plaza. As these pictures show it is one of the few remaining intact forests close to an urban center. It is an Inter-Urban Forest never before logged. It contains many old-growth features, including beautiful stands of tall, old Coastal Douglas-firs. The Wilson Creek Forest is on the books of Sunshine Coast Community Forests (SCCF) to be logged. A stay of execution was ordered until further studies are undertaken. Directly below this forest is an 2010 Island Timberlands clearcut, and above it are a series of BCTS blocks. If this patch of forest was allowed to be logged, it would link up clear-cuts to the north and south, creating a massive logged out area. The Wilson Creek Watershed has experienced 50-60% forest cover loss which should trigger a moratorium on all future logging. Over logged watersheds are known to lead to wild fluctuations in water flow levels which leads to bank instability, increased sediment levels and because Wilson Creek is a salmon bearing stream it all adds up to a…
  - Google Earth – Maps – Mt Elphinstone AreaThis aerial view (provided by Google Maps) shows the extent of logging on the lower slopes of the Mt Elphinstone area, above the village of Roberts Creek. The largest of the clearcuts is the infamous 160Ha (400 acre) CNI (Columbia National Investments) cutblock on their private lands. CNI was later charged on a fisheries violation for logging completely through a fish bearing stream. The other cutblocks seen are BC Timber Sales clearcuts. A proposed BCTS Block A87124 would connect up with the CNI clearcut on its southern boundary, adding to the total de-forested area.
  - Community Interface Zone – Closely Matches Park ExpansionCheck out the map link below in pdf form and see how closely the Ministry of Forests ‘Community Interface Zone’ in Roberts Creek matches our proposed Park Expansion. Regarding the proposed Elphinstone Park expansion it is interesting to note that the proposed expanded boundaries of the park match very closely an area above Roberts Creek identified on a Ministry of Forests map as a ‘Community Interface Zone’. In other words an area where the Ministry of Forests has for some time recognized that there is an overlap of logging interests and Community Interests such as recreation, environmental protection, water source protection, etc. Surely the Community and Environmental values far outweigh the short term value of clear cut logging in this Zone. Another reason in favour Elphinstone Park Expansion Proposal. Map Community Interface Zone
  - Age Class Maps
  - Area Maps – 5 Year Logging Plans
  - Community Forest Logging Maps
  - shíshálh Nation swiya Map
- Gibsons Integrated Stormwater Management Planning
- LRUP (Local Resource Use Plan) – call for moratorium on BCTS cutblocks…Sunshine Coast residents are upset watching the 1,500Ha lower slopes of Mt. Elphinstone being logged out. Sure trees grow back, however I want to express that BC Timber Sales’ plan to turn this, high-value multi-use area, into a continuous series of tree farms is unacceptable based on several environmental and economic reasons. This area has a few isolated forest patches protected, i.e.: the 139Ha Elphinstone Prov. Park (along with some surrounding OGMAs) while logging of the last remaining intact forests continues. The 1,500Ha mountain slopes is used by a diverse set of stakeholders, but the area is being compromised by a lack of an integrated plan. This situation calls for a LRUP (Land Resource Unit Plan), so that increasing tensions can be resolved. After the popular TrailFest-Wagon Forest was logged, it became clear that the public is not being listened to. BCTS was approached to find 27Ha (the cutblock size) outside of the 1,500 lower slopes as a solution, however our voices went unanswered. The public (including 1st Nations) must be invited to roundtable meetings to discuss and resolve this land use management problem. Its essential to impose a moratorium on all future BCTS cutblocks planned within the 1,500Ha area…
- Mount Elphinstone – History of Conflict 1983 Logging on Mt Elphinstone causes disastrous flooding in neighbouring residential area during heavy rains. 1985: B.C. Ministry of Forests ( MoF ) sets up a short-lived Elphinstone Local Resource Use Plan( LRUP ) process that excludes community involvement. MoF continues to issue logging permits on Mt. Elphinstone. 1990: MoF plans to spray herbicides in clearcuts within Mt. Elphinstone domestic watersheds. Local residents successfully blockade the attempt. 1991: MoF resurrects the Elphinstone LRUP process. MoF refuses to participate in public meetings. Community members form a Concerned Coast Residents group and submit a silviculture plan to the LRUP. MoF rejects their proposal and continuous to allow industrial logging on Mt. Elphinstone. 1992: Mof opens the LRUP process to local input and makes assurances “that nothing will happen” without the “sanction” of the LRUP committee. 1993: MoF advertises Mt. Elphinstone cut blocks and continues to allow road building and logging without LRUP committee report. 1993: MoF places arsenic-treated structures in Flume Creek, the source of water for more than thirty licensed water users in the Elphinstone area. 1994: Concerned Coast Residents, Elphinstone Electors, Roberts Creek Community Association and Forest Watch members re-state their concerns regarding clean water, biodiversity and sustainable jobs…
- Overview of Community ForestAttribution: The Following overview is taken from the SCCA (Sunshine Coast Conservation Association) Introduction The Sechelt Community Forest is a logging company. It is licensed by the provincial government to log within certain mandated areas and required to meet a minimum annual cut. This business venture is owned by a single shareholder – the District of Sechelt. Although the District claims to maintain an “arms-length” relationship, we suspect that the purpose of this policy is to insulate the District of Sechelt from public pressure related to the community forest. A History of Public Concerns Ignored The SCCA is not categorically opposed to community forests, per se. We were the original proponents of community forestry in the Sunshine Coast Regional District, and so we were very interested when the District of Sechelt announced its intention to apply for a “probationary community forest agreement” in 2003. Unfortunately, it soon became obvious that the District’s application was entirely about opening up the Chapman/Gray drinking watershed (and other sensitive areas) to logging and that the District did not intend to genuinely consider the concerns of the community about this. Just about everyone imaginable (including the Sechelt Indian Band, the SCRD, the Town of Gibsons,…
- Economic Value Ecosystems Provide[gallery link="file" columns="1"] Article: Vancouver Sun – October 28, 2010 David Susuki Foundation and Pacific Parklands Foundation – Report Examines the extent of the regions ‘natural capital’ – forests, fields, wetlands, watersheds and other ecosystems and estimates the economic values the ecosyetms provide. The study found that the ecosystems with the highest values are wetlands($4,000 to $6,000 per hectare) and forest ($5,900 to $7,400 per hectare)per year…..
- Ancient Forests – the Canopy – EcosystemsTED Talks – Richard Preston on the giant trees http://www.ted.com/talks/richard_preston_on_the_giant_trees.html Science writer Richard Preston talks about some of the most enormous living beings on the planet, the giant trees of the US Pacific Northwest. Growing from a tiny seed, they support vast ecosystems — and are still, largely, a mystery. TEDTalks2008 – Filmed Feb2008 [hr] TED Talks – Nalini Nadkarni on conserving the canopy. http://www.ted.com/talks/nalini_nadkani_on_conserving_the_canopy.html A unique ecosystem of plants, birds and monkeys thrives in the treetops of the rainforest. Nalini Nadkarni explores these canopy worlds — and shares her findings with the world below, through dance, art and bold partnerships. TEDTalks2009 – Filmed Feb2009 [hr]
- Suggested Reading-Books-PapersThe following are a suggested reading list of books, articles and papers on the forest and our environment. Feel free to contribute. Thanks. Reading List on Related Subjects – Rick O’Neal
- Forest Recreation
  - Mountain Biking On The Sunshine Coast
- Forest Bathing – Learn About the Health Benefits of Forests
- FAQQ: What Forest Service Map areas do Roberts Creek, Gibsons, Mt Elphinstone and Dakota Ridge fall under? A: They are all considered as being a part of the Chapman & Howe Landscape Units. [hr] Q: How much of the Sunshine Coast forests (Timber Supply Area – TSA) are protected? A: According to the MOF Public Discussion Paper – the Timber Supply Review that sets the AAC (annual allowable cut) only 2% of the whole area (which extends up into Desolation Sound) is set aside for parks and ecological reserves. Details: Sunshine Coast TSA core area= 1,560,426 hectares 2% of this is parks and ecological reserves (30,481 hectares) 4% of this is private land (62,129 hectares) 67% of this is non-forest (1,041,953 hectares) The remaining 27% is productive forest (425,863 hectares) Of this productive forest, approximately half or 222,894 hectares makes up the timber harvesting land base. Source: Ministry of Forests (MOF) , Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Sunshine Coast District
- Letters to the Editor – Sunshine Coast Community Forest (SCCF)
- Letters to the Editor – Elphinstone Park ExpansionOngoing letters (to the editor) of support and concern for the Elphinstone Park Expansion can be viewed by visting the CoastReporter and thelocal.ca online or by picking up a hard copy. Keep Your lettyers coming. Thank you.
- Media/ArticlesDakota Ridge Ancient Forests The following two articles on Dakota Ridge Ancient Forests have been taken from articles written by Heather Conn and can be seen and read in their entirety at her blog through the links below. Date: September 11, 2011 Giant-yellow-cedars-at-risk-on-Dakota-Ridge: Save-our-ancient-forests [hr] Date: January 23, 2011 A “living museum” on Mount Elphinstone could be logged It’s one thing to seek protection of old-growth forest for the purely theoretical and practical sake of conservation and sustainability. It’s another to stand beneath centuries-old cedars or Douglas firs and absorb their size and wonder in your heart and gut, witnessing the canopy and life they provide for so many creatures, big and small. At such times, it’s hard to imagine an ancient forest without all of its trees and flora and fauna that thrive in symbiosis, from a creek to the nurse logs to the mushrooms to the moss to the birds and so on. I still remember, decades ago, standing amidst the vast array of stumps of old-growth trees in the Carmanah Valley on Vancouver Island, B.C., feeling sickened by the gutted, clearcut landscape. Right next to it stood a thriving forest of cedars and firs. I stared at…
- VideosThis 8 minute video of the Wilson Creek Forest shows this beautiful forest in all its pristine glory and lays out the reasons why it needs to be protected from the threat of eminent logging. This never-before-logged area is just a 10 minute drive from Roberts Creek and has a wonderful community trail that winds down to the pristine and untouched forest edges of Wilson Creek. [highlight]It is the last large intact forest in the entire Wilson Creek Watershed and the key western most forest that lies within the proposed Elphinstone Park Expansion boundaries. Click the Button To See the Video[/highlight] Among its many important features, are a number of groves of the threatened Coastal Douglas-fir ecosystem which the government states are threatened province wide.This forest was under deferment(for further study) from being logged because of the efforts of many of the community, however the logging company has restated its intentions to log… this area is worth permanently saving…Click the Button To See the Video… we are sure you will agree…
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2019

Trail Walks/ Hikes into endangered forest areas are being planned. Please watch for announcements in the local papers and on our Facebook page.

Sunday, April 14, 2019 – ‘Clack Creek Gallery Forest’

Join us this Sunday for a hike into the threatened ‘Clack Creek Gallery Forest’ – a key part of the proposed Mt Elphinstone Park expansion area. It’s an amazing natural forest directly above the community of Roberts Creek that deserves our immediate attention.

This zone contains tall mature trees, the largest patches in the province of the rare snow bramble, a wonderful step-pool stream cascading downslope providing quality amphibian habitat, unique tree formations such as ‘The Tuning Fork Tree’, and a protective space for Roosevelt Elk, black bears, wolves, owls and birds, such as the mouse-like winter wren.

But, what does government (through its BC Timber Sales logging agency) want to do with this complex ecosystem? They plan to LOG IT and convert it to yet another tree farm in the coming months unless we say NO.

This is your opportunity to visit the Clack Creek Gallery Forest and help us save this magnificent example of natural biodiversity.
Mark your calendars for a guided walk that takes us ‘deep into the woods’.

Sunday, April 14th @ 1:00pm
Meet at the power-lines at B&K Rd (Largo Rd on maps) off Hwy 101
This is a 3-4 hour outing so come prepared with water and snacks
Hiking is rated 7 out of 10 for difficulty

2015

ELF Walk – Chanterelle Forest – Sunday, November 22, 2015 – Meet 1 PM – SCRD Offices on Field Road
Where: Join Us for a Walk through the threatened Chanterelle Forest
When: this Sunday, November 22, 2015
Meet: 1 PM – SCRD Offices on Field Rd
Time and Conditions: 3 to 4 hours, with some steep sections, you should be in moderate condition….dress accordingly and bring water and snacks.

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Date: Tuesday, December 30th at 1PM
Where: Elphinstone Community Health Trail
Time: 1 PM
Meeting Location: B & K Rd (off Hwy 101) at the powerlines. The B & K is in Roberts Creek, east of the Sunshine Coast Golf Course and Cliff Gilker Park
Bring: rain gear, water, snacks
Round Trip: 3-4 hours
Level: Moderate

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 30th at 1PM to join us on a guided walk along the ‘Elphinstone Community Health Trail’. Meet on the B & K Rd (off Hwy 101 in Roberts Creek) at the powerlines. Back by 4:30pm.

You can get more info, maps and pictures of the Community Health Trail by clicking the Campaigns tab above or here Protect the Elphinstone Community Health Trail

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Date: Sunday, November 2, 2014
Where: ‘The Clack Creek Gallery Forest’
Time: 1 PM
Meeting Location: B & K Rd (off Hwy 101) at the powerlines. The B & K is in Roberts Creek, east of the Sunshine Coast Golf Course and Cliff Gilker Park
Bring: rain gear, water, snacks
Round Trip: 3-4 hours
Level: Moderate

For Full Details: https://loggingfocus.org/campaigns/the-clack-creek-gallery-forest-upcoming-trail-walk/

As Part of the GPAG Showing – Our Forest Aug. 17 – Sept. 21) …. ELF is giving three forest walks on the dates below…

August 31, Sunday 1-3pm: Guided Forest Walk through sections of the Elphinstone Community Health Trail and the Forest Sign Walk Trail

September 7th Sunday 1-3pm: Guided Forest Walk through sections of the Elphinstone Community Health Trail and the Forest Sign Walk Trail

September 14th 1-3pm: Guided Forest Walk through sections of the Elphinstone Community Health Trail and the Forest Sign Walk Trail.

Meet up the B&K logging road, under the power lines, at the entrance to the Equestrian parking lot, 1pm. Dress Accordingly and bring water and snacks. This is a moderate level hike.

SEE a description of the forest walk areas by clicking on the links on the website below:

https://loggingfocus.org/campaigns/protect-the-elphinstone-community-health-trail/

https://loggingfocus.org/loggingfocus/elphinstone-forest-sign-walk-completed-on-sunshine-coast/

Date: Sunday, June 8th.
Walk:‘THE ELPHINSTONE FAMILY TREE’ EVENT
Details: Meeting Place: along the B & K Rd (off Hwy 101) at the powerlines @ 1PM.
Wear something colorful.

Elphinstone Family Tree Event – Sunday, June 8th, 2014

‘THE ELPHINSTONE FAMILY TREE’ EVENT
Sunshine Coast We Need Your Help to Save a Piece of Mt. Elphinstone

Sad, but true, another logging operation is planned in a beautiful natural forest on the Elphinstone slopes, where residents have been calling for park expansion.
See thelocalweekly newspaper ad:
Elphinstone Family Tree Event June 8th Poster

Has the Province, through BC Timber Sales, gained the ‘social license’ to clear-cut another piece of our local forests? Have they consulted you? Forests provide environmental services to you and your family without ever sending a bill: including oxygen supply, carbon sequestering, regulation of water flows, micro-climate, recreation, spiritual fulfillment, wildcrafting and habitat for animals. These forests support a local, sustainable tourism industry; however tourists will stay away from a Clear-Cut Coast.

Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) is a forestry watch and protection group. To push back on this next marchof logging across Elphinstone, we’re planning a huge group photo shot in the upper Clack Creek area to show opposition to the proposed destruction of this irreplaceable ecosystem.

We require concerned citizens to show up, each selecting a tree that resonates with them and standing resolutely in front of it. Photographers will capture a forest scene with dozens of human figures standing at the base of every tree in the picture. Opportunity for kids to partake in a peaceful protest. In addition, participants will be given material to name their tree.

The resulting picture illustrates that we’re inextricably tied to healthy forest ecosystems. Please come out for this fun day and spread the word. BCTS Planners will receive a color photo of the completed forest-people scene.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 8th.
Meeting Place: along the B & K Rd (off Hwy 101) at the powerlines @ 1PM.
Wear something colorful.

At 4:00 PM we meet for a luncheon (vegetarian & wild salmon burgers) barbecue at a patio built in this forest. $5 donation. Please RSVP by June 6th to indicate you’re coming so we know numbers for the lunch.

Date: Sunday, May 4th @ 1PM

TrailFest-Wagon-Rd-Trail-Pre logging

Walk: Join us on a Walk of the Historic ‘Wagon Trail’ across the Elphinstone Slopes

Details: Mark your calendars for this Sunday, May 4th @ 1PM. Meet along the B & K Rd (off Hwy 101) at the powerlines. Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) will be leading a group across a key section of the Trailfest Wagon Rd Trail (Wagon Trail). Formerly a skid trail, where a team of oxen would pull timber selectively logged back in the Coastal pioneer days; it’s now a popular hiking and biking route of both local and national significance.

The ‘Wagon Trail’ passes through a deep-green forest, crosses numerous step-pool streams that support ideal amphibian habitat. The trail has been impacted by clearcut logging and not properly restored to any semblance of its original state.

Our walk will also take us into one of the finest patches of ‘emerging’ old-growth forests left on the Elphinstone slopes. Expect to be awed by the wonders of this lush, jungle-like environment. ELF has been watching over this forest for several years now and had obtained a deferral on its cutting, however plans have arisen again that should alarm the community. Please join us to learn about forest ecology, local history and possible future environmental impacts.

Roundtrip 3-4 hours. Bring snacks and water. Hiking Level: Moderate

For more information call 604-740-5654. Email: loggingfocus@gmail.com

Save the Reed Rd Forest Reserve

Date: Sunday, April 13th, 2014Walk: Join us for an Emergency Reed Rd Forest Reserve Trail Walk

Details: Meet at the Gibsons Park Plaza (by the old McDonald’s) at 1pm and car pool to the trailhead. Round trip: 3 hours. ELF has sketched out a trail loop that takes us into the heart of the forest.

Further Details:

Emergency Walk-About in Threatened Forest Reserve. This, Sunday (April 13) ELF is hosting a guided hike through ‘The Reed Rd. Forest Reserve’ which is flagged for logging. Meet in Gibsons, at the IGA parking (south side) at 1PM. Folks this forest has been a watershed reserve from the start of Gibson’s history, but now BC Timber Sales (with support of the Province) wants to remove its protective status and commence logging at some unknown date. To top it off, this is pure Coastal Douglas-fir forest – an endangered forest ecosystem. Mark this on this one calendar as its an important campaign to join hands on, fight for and to win now and for future generations. Round trip 3 hrs. Moderate level hiking.

Note: https://loggingfocus.org/get-involved/events-trail-walks-trail-building/trail-walks/legal-liability-release-form/

Save the Reed Rd Forest Reserve

Date: Sunday, March 9th, Reed Rd Forest Trail Walk

Walk: Reed Rd Forest Reserve Trail Walk

Ad – Reed Road Forest Reserve Trail Walk

Please read the below attached ad in The Local Weekly for the upcoming Sunday, March 9th, Reed Rd Trail Walk.

Reed Rd Forest ad

Visit our Campain page here for full details.

Date: Sunday, January 5th, 2014, 10:30AM
Walk: Elphinstone Community Health Trail –
Details: Come out Sunday, January 5th, 2014 – we’re meeting at 10:30Am along the B & K Rd off Hwy 101. At the power lines pull over to the right. Bring lunch, water and/or hot beverages.
View fullpage article in the localweekly.ca
To SEE Maps and Directions to the Elphinstone Community Health Trail just follow the link below:
https://loggingfocus.org/campaigns/protect-the-elphinstone-community-health-trail/

2013

To SEE Maps and Directions to the Elphinstone Community Health Trail just follow the link below:

https://loggingfocus.org/campaigns/protect-the-elphinstone-community-health-trail/

Date: Saturday, October 26th, 2013

Walk: Elphinstone Community Health Trail – Grand Opening – Saturday, October 26th, 2013

Details: Elphinstone Community Health Trail – Grand Opening – Saturday, October 26th, 2013

Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) invites local residents to the opening of a new trail that connects up a large section of the lower Elphinstone forest slopes. The recently completed trail links up 2 of the isolated Elphinstone Parks taking you through some beautiful stands of emerging old-growth. See our recent ad in the CoastReporter.net. Health Trail ad October 26

To view images and get further background details check out the campaigns section on the website here, view our facebook page and the images taken by TJ Watt of the Ancient Forest Alliance.

The Health Trail is approx. 4kms (2.5 miles) in length on varied terrain crossing 10 creeks on narrow foot bridges. This trail has a 7.5 rating for difficulty. Hikers must be in good shape. Estimated round trip: 3.5 hrs. No dogs as cougar, bear, deer, elk, bobcat, pheasants, fox (sighted 12/10/13) and grouse are found throughout the Elphinstone area. Kids 10 yrs and older are encouraged to try it out.

In Japan, there’s a term; ‘Forest Bathing’ to reflect the positive benefits that the forest green and its oxygen production has on health. These trees are working 24/7 for us. Once you discover this awesome new trail route then make it a part of your regular outdoor recreation.

Come out Saturday, October 26th, 2013 meeting at 10:30am along the B & K Rd off Hwy 101. At the power lines pull over to the right. Bring lunch, water and/or hot beverages.

View Ad Advertisement in the www.Coast reporter.net

Date: Sunday, August 25, 2013

Walk Cancelled – Walks will resume in the next 2 to 3 weeks. Please check back here, our facebook page, in the local newspapers for advertised future walks and for email walk updates. If you are not on our list consider signing up through links on our website. Thank you.

Date: Sunday, August 11, 2013, 1PM
Walk: The Roberts Creek Headwaters Ancient Forest, this Sunday, August 11th. Meet at the Roberts Creek Hall at 1PM. Round Trip: 3-4 hours.
Details: Meet just up the B & K Rd, off Hwy 101 – at the powerlines. At 1 PM. Trail Difficulty: Medium – Easy walk (for a fit person). Trail undulates – with some elevation gain. Please check out Campaigns section for full details – See Home page intro slider and the Protect Roberts Creek Headwaters Ancient Forest campaign Here

View Ad Advertisement via the link here: RC Headwaters Ancient Forest Walk August 11

Duration: Round Trip: 3-4 hours.
Bring: Camera, trail walking footwear, water, snacks and dress appropriately for the weather.

Highlights:
Ancient yellow cedar trees in excess of 1000 years old.
Experience a truly ancient forest untouched by forest fires that has developed naturally for 1000s of years.
Read the press release on the recent discovery of an Extraordinary Number of Pacific Yews found after just a partial survey of this ancient forest: ELF Press Release Pacific Yews June 2013

PAST WALKS BELOW

Date: Sunday, June 30th, 2013
Walk: The Roberts Creek Headwaters Ancient Forest, this Sunday, June 30th. Meet at the Roberts Creek Hall at 1PM. Round Trip: 3-4 hours.
Details: Meet at the Roberts Creek Hall at 1 PM.
Easy walk (for a fit person). Trail undulates – with some elevation gain. Please check out Campaigns section for full details – See Home page intro slider and the Protect Roberts Creek Headwaters Ancient Forest campaign Here
Duration: Round Trip: 3-4 hours.
Bring: Camera, trail walking footwear, water, snacks and dress appropriately for the weather.

ELF Press Release Pacific Yews June 2013

Date: Sunday, June 9th, 2013
Walk: Elphinstone Community Health Trail
Details: Sunday, June 9th, 2013 @ 1PM meet at the upper Roberts Creek Community Hall parking lot, then car pool to the trailhead along the Wilson Creek Forest Service Road (accessed at the top of Lockyer Rd. in Roberts Creek).
Round trip: 3 hours – bring water and snack
Trail is well defined and is rated as medium and requires one to be in good physical condition.

Description:

June 5th, 2013 New ‘Elphinstone Community Health Trail’ Opens

Across the lower slopes of Mt. Elphinstone lies a provincially unique forest ecosystem. Where in the B.C. do you find a mountain slope rising gently from the ocean eventually meeting the rugged Coast Mountains? Right here on the lower Sunshine Coast and its something to experience and celebrate.

Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) invites all outdoor enthusiasts to walk a new trail that goes across an unexplored section of the Elphinstone slopes. The trail is a large loop taking us to towering Douglas-fir Veterans, through fern filled mossy gullies, follows animal trails and comes out into secret grottos.

The David Suzuki Foundation is challenging Canadians to commit to spending 30 minutes per day outside in nature for 30 days to help improve over all health. In this spirit, we’ve decided to call the trail ‘The Elphinstone Community Health Trail’. We encourage parents to bring their children along for this inspiring walk through some of the greenest forests on the planet. Let’s get moving and have this forest become part of our weekly health regime.

ELF respects that these Elphinstone slopes are on shishalh traditional territory (Sechelt) and that these lands were never sold or given away to the ‘Crown’. In addition, these forests provide bio-diversity for many forms of life.

(Please check out Campaigns section for upcoming further details and pictures – Protect Elphinstone Community Health Trail Here.)

For more information, email loggingfocus@gmail.com | www.loggingfocus.org

Mission: Elphinstone Logging Focus: Protecting Key Forests and Habitats in order to conserve ecosystems, supporting recreation, tourism and community enjoyment

Date: Sunday, June 2nd, 2013
Walk: Elphinstone Living Garden Forest | See ad description here: Elphinstone Living Forest-ad
Time: 1 PM meetup at the Roberts Creek Community Hall (upper parking lot) and we`ll coordinate rides. It’s just a 10 minute drive from the Community Hall to the trail-head – trail walk is approximately 2 to 3 hours in total).
Duration: Approximately 2-3 hours.
Bring: Camera, trail walking footwear, water, snacks and dress appropriately for the weather.
Details: medium diffuclty walk (should be healthy and fit). Trail undulates – no elevation gain.

Please check out Campaigns section for full details – Protect Elphinstone Living Garden Forest – (BCTS) TFL A87126 Cutblock.

Description of Area:

‘The Elphinstone Living Garden Forest’, is an intact forest, on the lower Mt Elphinstone slopes showing old-growth characteristics. Step-pool streams create ideal amphibian habitat. There’s evidence of elk, deer and bear. Huge dead-standing trees are slowly creating the next soil layer.

It’s a tranquil place that should be left for all-time.

Now the bad news: this forest is a BC Timber Sales (BCTS) TFL A87126 Cutblock now surveyed for clear-cut logging. Logging will do irreparable damage to the many other recorded values in place.

The area under question is between Clack & Gough Creeks along Roberts-Flume FSR Br. 1.

There’s been no public input on this proposed logging, because as we know, we live in a Timber State. Here’s your chance to see what’s up in this forest and what could be coming down. This area is shishalh (Sechelt) traditional territory, and within the proposed 1,500ha Mt. Elphinstone Prov. Park expansion. Note: TrailFest Wagon bike trail cuts through the surveyed block and will become part of a massive clear-cut. Mountain bikers will be concerned about the loss of this trail in a worldclass biking area.

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2012 -2011

Date: Sunday, November 11 , 2012
Walk: Wilson Creek Forest, on the lower slopes of Mt. Elphinstone
Time: 1 PM meetup at the Roberts Creek Community Hall (upper parking lot) and we`ll coordinate rides. It’s just a 10 minute drive from the Community Hall to the trail-head – trail walk is approximately 1 1/2 hours in total).
Duration: Approximately 2-3 hours.
Bring: Camera, trail walking footwear, water, snacks and dress appropriately for the weather.
Details: Easy walk (for a fit person). Trail undulates – no elevation gain. Please check out Campaigns section for full details – Save the Wilson Creek Forest Trail Here

Additionally – Visit the Get Involved >Take Action section here on the website and send an email of support to save this forest. It will only take a few minutes. All information and emails are provided. All you have to do is go to the Wilson Creek Forest Campaign and send an email in support of protection of this forest. It is also a key westerly forest lying within the Proposed 1500Ha Mt. Elphinstone Park Expansion area so you can easily send an email for this campaign as well. Thank you.

Date: Sunday, August 26, 2012
Walk: Wilson Creek Forest Trail Walk (8-26-2012)| Walk includes an acoustic guitar perfomance by Juno nominated Joel Fafard. | Plus Come, see and enjoy the new 27 Bio-diversity loop trail stations.

As advertised in this week’s www.localweekly.ca all residents concerned about the threat of logging another close proximity, irreplaceable, old-growth forest on the Sunshine Coast to come out for a guided walk into the threatened Wilson CreekForest, on the lower slopes of Mt. Elphinstone.

Time: 1 PM meetup at the Roberts Creek Community Hall (upper parking lot) and we`ll coordinate rides. It’s just a 10 minute drive from the Community Hall to the trail-head – trail walk is approximately 1 1/2 hours in total).
Duration: Approximately 2-3 hours.
Bring: Camera, trail walking footwear, water, snacks and dress appropriately for the weather.
Details: Easy walk (for a fit person). Trail undulates – no elevation gain. Please check out Campaigns section for full details – Save the Wilson Creek Forest Trail Here

Date: Sunday, July 29, 2012
Walk: Roberts Creek Headwaters Ancient Forest
Details: As advertised in thelocalweekly.

Easy walk (for a fit person). Trail undulates – with some elevation gain. Please check out Campaigns section for full details – See Home page intro slider and the Protect Roberts Creek Headwaters Ancient Forest campaign Here

Date: Sunday, July 1, 2012
Walk: Roberts Creek Headwaters Ancient Forest
Details: As advertised in thelocalweekly –
ELF July 1st Walk RC Headwaters Ancient Forest

Date: Sunday, June 3, 2012
Walk: Wilson Creek Forest Trail Walk | Come, see and enjoy the new Bio-diversity loop trail stations…

Time: 1 PM meetup at the Roberts Creek Community Hall (upper parking lot) and we`ll coordinate rides. It’s just a 10 minute drive from the Community Hall to the trail-head – trail walk is approximately 1 1/2 hours in total).
Duration: Approximately 2 hours.
Bring: Camera, trail walking footwear, water, snacks and dress appropriately for the weather.
Details: Easy walk (for a fit person). Trail undulates – no elevation gain. Please check out Campaigns section for full details – Save the Wilson Creek Forest Trail Here

Additionally – Visit the Get Involved >Take Action section and send an email of support to save this forest. It will only take a few minutes. All information and emails are provided. All you have to do is go to the Wilson Creek Forest Campaign and send an email in support of protection of this forest. It is also a key westerly forest lying within the Proposed 1500Ha Mt. Elphinstone Park Expansion area so you can easily send an email for this campaign as well. Thank you.

Legal: All Participants will need to sign a Liability Release Waiver – shown at this link

Please Print Out, Sign and Bring to the Trail Walk. Thank you.

Date: Sunday, March 18, 2012
Walk: Day Rd Forest
Description: This a community walk into Day Rd Forest. Everyone should meet at 1 PM at the end of Day Rd. The trail walk is approximately 2-3 hours round trip. There will be a ‘Photo-Opp’ for the community to state their opposition to Island Timberlands logging a highly-valued recreational area.

Date: Sunday, March 11, 2012
Walk: TrailFest-Wagon Forest

Description: TrailFest-Wagon Forest contains a network of mountain biking, walking and historic trails that would be partly or completed destroyed by logging. Calling on all mountain bikers who love this area to bring your bikes for a photo-op.

Additionally – Visit the Get Involved >Take Action section and go to the Park Expansion Campaign and TrailFest-Wagon Forest Campaign and send an email in support of protection and the 1500Ha Mt. Elphinstone Park Expansion Proposal.

Time: 1 PM meetup at the Roberts Creek Community Hall (upper parking lot) and we`ll coordinate rides. It’s just a 20 minute drive from the Community Hall to the trail-head – trail walk is approximately 1 1/2 hours in total).
Duration: Approximately 3 hours.
Bring: Camera, trail walking footwear, water, snacks and dress appropriately for the weather.
Details: Easy walk (for a fit person). Trail undulates – some elevation gain. Please check out TrailFest-Wagon Forest in the Campaign section for detail and pictures – Here

Legal: All Participants will need to sign a Liability Release Waiver – shown at this link

Please Print Out, Sign and Bring to the Trail Walk. Thank you.

Past Trail Walks

Date: Sunday, February 25, 2012
Walk: TrailFest-Wagon Forest

Date: Sunday, November 13th, 2011
Walk: TrailFest-Wagon Forest – linked pdf – thelocal.com – TrailFest-Wagon Forest Ad

Date: Sunday, October 30, 2011
Walk: Dakota Ridge Ancient Forests

Date: Sunday, October 23, 2011
Walk: Wilson Creek Forest Trail Walk

Time: 1 PM meetup at the Roberts Creek Community Hall (upper parking lot) and we`ll coordinate rides. It’s just a 10 minute drive from the Community Hall to the trail-head – trail walk is approximately 1 1/2 hours in total).
Duration: Approximately 2 hours.
Bring: Camera, trail walking footwear, water, snacks and dress appropriately for the weather.
Details: Easy walk (for a fit person). Trail undulates – no elevation gain. Please check out Campaigns section for full details – Save the Wilson Creek Forest Trail Here

Legal: All Participants will need to sign a Liability Release Waiver – shown at this link

Please Print Out, Sign and Bring to the Trail Walk. Thank you.

Date: Sunday, October 16, 2011
Walk: Dakota Ridge Ancient Forests

Date: Sunday, October 9, 2011
Walk: Wilson Creek Forest Trail

Date: Sunday, October 2, 2011
Walk: Dakota Ridge Ancient Forests

Date: Sunday, September 25th, 2011
Walk: Wilson Creek Forest Trail

Date: Sunday, September 11th, 2011
Walk: Dakota Ridge Ancient Forests

Date: Sunday, August 29th, 2011
Walk: Dakota Ridge Ancient Forests