Mosaic Forest Management said it is changing how it manages recreation access in forestry on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast after receiving feedback from the public.
The company said more than 7,600 people responded to a survey last year on how it manages recreation access.
“As demand for outdoor recreation on Vancouver Island has grown, so have the expectations placed on our private lands,” said Duncan Davies, president and chief executive officer of Mosaic Forest Management. “This review helped us understand that clearly and we’re now building a more intentional program to meet it.”
After consulting tourism and recreation specialists, Mosaic said it will work to make access more reliable and strengthen relationships with recreation groups, local governments and First Nations.
“Some of that work is already underway: clearer access information on MosaicForests.com, more frequent closure updates, consistent signage, and expanded access on statutory holidays,” the company said in a news release.
The company said it plans to hire a dedicated recreation and access lead. It also plans to rebuild its access map and provide the public with tools to report problems and illegal dumping.
A full review of Mosaic’s campground program is also underway.
