Whereas increasing usage of crown land for overnight camping and other recreational uses requires additional amenities, such as pit toilets, to protect the environment and additional trail and road maintenance and litter pick-up, to provide for sustainable and enjoyable usage; And whereas with increased backcountry use there is additional need for education and compliance resources to mitigate aesthetic and environmental impacts, humanwildlife conflicts, and improve public safety: Therefore be it resolve that UBCM petition the Province to implement a crown land camping fee structure, with the revenues to be used to provide sustainable use amenities and increased funding to the Conservation Officer service for improved education and enforcement.
Ministry of Forests A Land Act tenure and associated fees for camping on Crown land is not available at this time. Opportunities to camp on Crown land for up to 14 days without a tenure are authorized through the Land Policy Permissions. Permission activities are limited and must be undertaken in a manner which does not negatively impact the environment and wildlife, including the removal of all garbage and materials brought onto the land as part of those activities. A Director of Authorization andor a District Manager andor a Compliance and Enforcement Regional Manager may limit or rescind this Permission, with or without notice, even if the activity is in compliance with this policy. This may occur at any time, including while the use or activity is occurring.