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While the Leech land might not be needed for decades, controlling access is needed so the forest can regenerate, said Annette Constabel, senior manager of CRD watershed protection. About 95 per cent of the land, which includes more than 400 kilometres of roads, has been logged.
“Coming up, we’re going to be looking at all the water needs and forecasts again,” Constabel said.
About 200 people a year use the Leech area for camping or other activities, but Constabel said there is a long history of the public gaining access. She said the area is closely monitored. “Every time that there’s a granola wrapper that’s left behind, we write it up. We know somebody’s been there.”
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Does anyone else find this outrageous and somewhat infuriating?
The water supply won't be needed for decades. Public tax dollars were used to purchase this land, so the CRD can restrict the public from accessing it.
Since when does the forest require zero human footprints in order to regenerate? I have seen forests regenerate in my backyard in between weekly attacks with electric hedge trimmers.
This is a bunch of armchair environmentalists who don't even go outdoors for recreation, making up policies to "protect the environment." Vancouver Island is 95% wilderness already - let the people access the land!