Whereas the provincial government is in the process of endorsing and updating the Trails Strategy for British Columbia trails strategy with many proposed changes recommended by the Provincial Trails Advisory Body including: - making a commitment to implementing the Trails Strategy for BC; - updating the vision and guiding principles; - increasing Indigenous representation in trail planning and development under the Trails Strategy; - providing opportunities and benefits for all; and - developing a world-class trail system; and, ensuring a sustainable network of trails; And whereas the implementation of an updated trails strategy presents a significant opportunity for the Province to support local governments in a number of ways including through the development of standards and tools, and potentially new funding opportunities: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM ask that the provincial government, as part of the process to approve and update the trails strategy for British Columbia, implement the following measures: - Adopt the recommendations from the Provincial Trails Advisory Body. - Confirm adequate provincial support for the implementation of the trails strategy.
Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development The Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development is pleased to have partnered with the Outdoor Recreation Council to support the work of the Provincial Trail Advisory Body to review and update the Trails Strategy for BC. The ministry acknowledges the exceptional level of engagement with communities, the public and First Nations in development of the recommendations. The ministry is currently reviewing the recommendations for changes to the Trails Strategy and considering options for implementation.