Whereas access to back country is an essential part of maintaining a healthy active community, particularly for rural and remote communities; And whereas the decline of forest harvesting activities throughout the province has resulted in the closure of forest service roads and decommissioning of bridges, preventing access to back country areas, which stops tourism, industrial activities such as mining, fighting forest fires: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM strongly advocate to the provincial government that local government be fully consulted and actively engaged in decision-making processes prior to any ministry action regarding the closure of forest service roads, and that collaborative solutions be developed to maintain access through reasonable and practical alternatives.
