Mosaic Forest Management has hired consultants to help it build a better system for managing recreational access on its land.
In May, more than 7,600 people responded to a public survey, and Mosaic said the results clearly indicated Vancouver Islanders want well-managed public recreation access.
RC Strategies and Legacy Tourism Group will do the work to balance access with environmental protection, safety and operational needs. Mosaic said pilot initiatives are expected to be implemented in 2026.
“Engaging RC Strategies and Legacy Tourism Group reflects our commitment to doing things differently for public recreation access,” said Duncan Davies, president and CEO of Mosaic Forest Management. “We’re investing in a sustainable model that creates lasting value for communities and Mosaic.”
According to a Mosaic news release, RC Strategies specializes in outdoor recreation development and sustainable tourism and Legacy Tourism Group helps organizations develop their recreation and tourism assets.
“Mosaic is taking a progressive step that very few private landowners have undertaken at this scale,” said Justin Ellis, partner at RC Strategies. “We’re excited to help develop a recreation access program that balances great outdoor experiences with the operational and environmental realities of a privately owned working forest.”
Mosaic manages 585,000 hectares of land on Vancouver Island and coastal B.C.
