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Tabor Mountain Recreation Society Who We Are What We Do Regional Park The Ask Photo by Ken Hodges 1 TMRS History 1961 logging and the Grove Fire activities resulted in many of the existing trails 1961 2007 many outdoor

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Tabor Mountain Recreation Society Who We Are What We Do Regional Park The Ask

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Photo by Ken Hodges

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TMRS History

  • 1961 – logging and the Grove Fire activities resulted in many of the

existing trails

  • 1961 ‐2007 – many outdoor recreational groups were fighting for trail

access and control for their activities on Tabor Mountain.

  • 2008 Establishment of TMRS as a Society with nine recreational groups

making up TMRS Board of Directors (motorized and non‐motorized)

  • 2011 ‐ Establishment of 407 km trails and 27 staging areas pursuant to

Section 56 of the Forest and Range Practices Act of BC ;

  • 2011 ‐ Establishment of Objectives pursuant to Section 56, which states:
  • Maintain timber access
  • Maintain recreational opportunities
  • Maintain investments in trails and roads where practical

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Tabor Mountain Trails and Staging Areas

  • Covers over 34,000 ha
  • 407 km Trail
  • 27 Staging Areas
  • Multiple Land Users

– Logging – Mining – Woodlots – Gravel

  • Multiple Recreation Users

– Motorized

  • ATV
  • Snowmobiles
  • Motor Bikes

– Non‐Motorized

  • Running,
  • Walking
  • X‐Skiing
  • Horses
  • Mountain Bikes
  • Snow shoeing
  • Kayaking and canoeing
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Planning Structure

  • Overall structure for plan development

Vision Statement (picture) Goals (direction) Objectives (results) Purpose Strategies (how, what & where)

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  • “Tabor Mountain Recreation Society will provide leadership in the

management of Tabor Mountain’s year round opportunities for high quality outdoor recreational and wilderness experiences with trails that are safe and environmentally sensitive.”

“Make Tabor Mountain your Destination Location for Outdoor Recreation”” Vision Phrase

Vision

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Six Goals

Organization

  • Tabor Mountain Recreation Society will exemplify leadership in the management of Tabor

Mountain Land Base

  • Tabor Mountain Recreation Society will protect ecosystems while diversifying and improving

recreation opportunities that will ensure the Society’s vested interests are maintained Recreational Users

  • Tabor Mountain Recreation Society will promote and encourage awareness, cooperation and a

high standard of safety to ensure a quality experience on Tabor Mountain Stakeholders

  • Tabor Mountain Recreation Society will seek to establish collaborative partnerships with

stakeholders for the benefit of recreation on Tabor Mountain Financial Management

  • Tabor Mountain Recreation Society will act financially responsible when generating revenue or

expending funds while maintaining self‐sufficiency. Public Relations

  • Tabor Mountain Recreation Society will Promote public awareness of the organization and

recreational opportunities on Tabor Mountain

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Responsibilities

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Structures

Cabins Outhouses

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Upgrades and Maintenance

Trails Bridges

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Safety Measures

Signage Gates

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ATTENTION:

This area is surrounded by heavily used public trails.

The discharge of firearms and shooting of bows and crossbows is strictly prohibited.

Fore.st and Range Practices Act, Forelil Recreetlon Regulation Section 11(2Ua)

Violation may result in fines and/ or imprisonment .

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District Recreation Officer 250-614-7507

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Relationships

Memberships

  • Memberships include motorized and

non‐motorized clubs and Friends of Tabor, which represents the board of Directors.

  • We are constantly working on

recruiting new members. Several groups are looking at becoming members of TMRS including:

  • A down hill bike club that will establish a

new society to develop downhill bike trails

  • A cross country running club
  • Search and Rescue Prince George
  • Back County Horse Society

Partnerships

  • TMRS has developed and maintained

many relationships in achieving our goals and responsibilities. A few of the key partners who have supported TMRS in kind and financial include:

  • Recreational Sites and Trails BC
  • Regional District of Fraser Fort George
  • Canfor
  • Carrier
  • McElhanney Engineering
  • DWB contracting
  • Formula Contracting
  • Integris Credit Union
  • Federal Government
  • Provincial Government

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Sharing the trails

Motorized and Non‐Motorized

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Completed Projects

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Administrative Policy, Procedure, Protocol

 Over the last year TMRS has focused its administration on Policy, Procedure and Protocol, the three “P’s”  In 2015 we developed 10 key documents to guide the

  • rganization in developing consistency and standards. Three

key documents include:

  • Job descriptions – President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and

Directors

  • Inventory inspection and field card procedures
  • Referral Policy

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Changes on the Mountain

Old Signage New Signage

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Shelters

Building of Elsa’s Shelter Birch Leg Shelter in Use

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Small Bridges

Hickory Wing Old Small Bridge

New Installation of Small Bridges to Protect Water Ecosystems (27)

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Little Lake Bridge

Old Creek Crossing, ‐ Unsafe and NOT Environmentally Friendly

New Crossing – Safe and Environmentally Friendly

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Yamaha Crossing

Old Crossing New 70’ Bridge

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Burgess Trail and Crossing

Old Trail and Crossing ‐ Unsafe and NOT environmentally Friendly Upgraded Trail and Crossing Safe and Environmentally Friendly

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Dougherty Creek Bridge

Before the Bridge Fall Installed Bridge Spring

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Great West Life Mobility Nature Trail

Grand Opening ‐ September 2015

Mike Morris, Shirley Bond, Pat Harris, Bill Empey, Randy Ellenchuk

The Trail

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Volunteer Commitment 2011‐2015

A Volunteer Hard at work

Summary of Volunteer Hours Year

Volunteer Hours 2011 1,040.00 2012 1,120.00 2013 1,820.00 2014 2,333.50 2015 3,507.80 Total Volunteer hrs 9,821.30

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PROJECTS IN PROJECTS IN THE WORKS THE WORKS

2016 AND BEYOND 2016 AND BEYOND

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Great West Life Mobility Nature Trail Additions – Grand Opening July 23

450 metre Extension

Amenities, Benches, Picnic Tables and 2 Gazebos

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Dougherty Creek Campground

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DOUGHERTY CREEK RECREATION SITE PROPOSED CA.._,PGROUND
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Proposed Mountain Bike Downhill Trails

27 Up Hill Trail 1st Downhil l trail Future Trails

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Proposed Epic Trail

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Ta Tabor L Lake Regional P Regional Park rk Proposal Proposal

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Tabor Lake Regional Park Proposal

Regional District Park Plan 2010 – 2020 Statement

“focus on developing one or more parks near the base of the mountain, particularly at Tabor Lake, which could become a local destination in itself...” Actions: 1. … identify a future regional park on Tabor Lake (e.g., at the end of Groveburn Road)…  acquire Crown land lease or grant …  develop appropriate facilities…

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Tabor Lake Regional Park Opportunity Area

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City of Prince George Access Award of Merit

The President receiving the Award at the Awards Banquet

The Award

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The Ask

  • With TMRS partnering with Spinal Cord Injury BC to

celebrate Access North Day at the trail head of the GWL Nature Mobility Trail on July 23, 2016, 10:30‐ 2:00. The celebration will include the grand opening of the GWL trail extension, its amenities and two gazebos being installed and the sod turning ceremony for the universal campsite adjacent to the trail.

  • The ask is for support in celebrating Access North Day

ceremonies

  • The amount requested is $3,000 for food, tents, chairs

and tables.

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Presentation by Ken Hodges

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