Tabor Mountain Recreation Society Who We Are What We Do Regional Park The Ask. Photo by Ken Hodges

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1 Tabor Mountain Recreation Society Who We Are What We Do Regional Park The Ask Photo by Ken Hodges 1

2 TMRS History 1961 logging and the Grove Fire activities resulted in many of the existing trails many outdoor recreational groups were fighting for trail access and control for their activities on Tabor Mountain 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 2

3 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

4 Planning Structure Overall structure for plan development Purpose Vision Statement (picture) Goals (direction) Objectives (results) Strategies (how, what & where) Photo by Ken Hodges 4

5 Vision 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. Vision Phrase Make Tabor Mountain your Destination Location for Outdoor Recreation

6 Organization Six Goals 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 6

7 Responsibilities 7

8 Structures Cabins Outhouses 8

9 Upgrades and Maintenance Trails Bridges 9

10 Safety Measures Signage Gates 10

11 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 11

12 Sharing the trails Motorized and Non Motorized 12

13 Completed Projects

14 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 organization 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 14

15 Changes on the Mountain Old Signage New Signage 15

16 Shelters Building of Elsa s Shelter Birch Leg Shelter in Use 16

17 Small Bridges Hickory Wing Old Small Bridge New Installation of Small Bridges to Protect Water Ecosystems (27) 17

18 Little Lake Bridge Old Creek Crossing, Unsafe and NOT Environmentally Friendly New Crossing Safe and Environmentally Friendly 18

19 Yamaha Crossing Old Crossing New 70 Bridge 19

20 Burgess Trail and Crossing Old Trail and Crossing Unsafe and NOT environmentally Friendly Upgraded Trail and Crossing Safe and Environmentally Friendly 20

21 Dougherty Creek Bridge Before the Bridge Fall Installed Bridge Spring 21

22 Great West Life Mobility Nature Trail Grand Opening September 2015 Mike Morris, Shirley Bond, Pat Harris, Bill Empey, Randy Ellenchuk The Trail 22

23 Volunteer Commitment A Volunteer Hard at work Summary of Volunteer Hours Year Volunteer Hours , , , , , Total Volunteer hrs 9,

24 PROJECTS IN THE WORKS 2016 AND BEYOND

25 Great West Life Mobility Nature Trail Additions Grand Opening July metre Extension Amenities, Benches, Picnic Tables and 2 Gazebos 25

26 Dougherty Creek Campground 26

27 Proposed Mountain Bike Downhill Trails Up Hill Trail 1st Downhil l trail Future Trails 27

28 Proposed Epic Trail 28

29 Tabor Lake Regional Park Proposal

30 Tabor Lake Regional Park Proposal Regional District Park Plan 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

31 Tabor Lake Regional Park Opportunity Area 31

32 City of Prince George Access Award of Merit The President receiving the Award at the Awards Banquet The Award 32

33 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. 33

34 Presentation by Ken Hodges