Timberwest Access Information Factsheet

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TimberWest Access Information Factsheet

TimberWest offers access to our private timberlands to responsible individuals and organizations.

Putting safety first Keep in everything we do.

At TimberWest, safety is our highest priority. yourself In order to ensure your safety, and that of our crews who may be operating in the area, access permission and approval is required. We require visitors to abide and our by our safety rules, avoid active harvesting and road building sites, and adhere to posted safety signs. forests All users of TimberWest’s land do so at their own risk. Those individuals who enter our sites without approval and/or do not follow the rules will be safe removed from the land and may be subject to legal consequences.

To obtain the latest TimberWest access information, please visit our Facebook page: TimberWest.com

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REPORTING ILLEGAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS:

Access to private lands is a privilege, not a right. Illegal Dumping – resulting in significant health and We encourage you to report acts of misuse or environmental risks, as well as significant removal illegal activity to the RCMP Conservation Officers costs. Items routinely and illegally dumped on our by calling the report a poacher or polluter lands in large quantities include commercial hotline 1-877-952-7277, or if there is a fire and household garbage, invasive plants, toxic call the BC Wildfire Service 1-800-663-5555. and unsanitary substances. Sadly we continue to encounter disrespectful Poaching (illegal hunting and fishing) – public use of our property. This includes: resulting in ecological damage and threats to endangered and non-game species. Fires – resulting in costly wildfire suppression, damaged wildlife and fish habitat, loss of timber Theft – resulting in costly replacement fees for and land values, and threats to neighbouring our company, employees and contractors who homes and property. are continually subjected to thefts of fuel, tools and equipment, timber and firewood. Illegal Camping – resulting in significant safety concerns for forestry workers, environmental Unauthorized use of Off Road Vehicles (ORV) – and health risks, and expensive removal costs resulting in ecological damage and endangering because of illegal dumping. logging truck drivers and forestry workers. Vandalism – resulting in costly damage to security gates, signage, bridges, and machinery.

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Keep up to date on our latest recreational access guidelines by following TimberWestForestCorp on Facebook or @TimberWest on Twitter FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CAMPING Camping at one of TimberWest’s Which groups and organizations do you have Access Agreements with? 8 campsites is permitted from We are constantly updating our Access Agreements with membership spring to fall. Book online for based organizations, and we are committed to working with groups who South Island campsites at have open membership opportunities. We update all of our membership lakecowichancamping.com, and based Access Agreements on our Facebook page. Consider joining one of email for North Island campsite several different organizations to enjoy responsible access opportunities. sites at [email protected]. Is hunting permitted, and/or can I shoot my gun? The use of firearms is not permitted on TimberWest property unless it is FIREWOOD hunting season and you are in an approved designated area, and you have a valid hunting license. You must also be a member of the BC Wildlife Federation, Firewood cutting opportunities or a Fish and Game Club, which provides for recreational insurance. on TimberWest land may be available at certain locations. Can I cut down trees or cut firewood? Proper safety gear is required. It is illegal to cut down trees, including Christmas trees, on our property. It is also illegal to cut, remove and transport firewood without a firewood For more information visit our salvage permit. If you are looking to cut your own firewood, we have Facebook page. agreements in place with firewood contractors that can provide you with day use permits. Please visit our Facebook page.

Can I use my quad, dirt bike or other Off Road Vehicle (ORV)? Access for Off Road Vehicles (ORVs) is only permitted if you belong to an To obtain the latest TimberWest organization or ORV club with a TimberWest Access Agreement. You must be access information, please visit compliant with the terms in the Access Agreement, and the B.C. Off Road our Facebook page: Vehicle Act. Your ORV must be licensed and insured. TimberWest.com Can I camp anywhere I want? TimberWest does not allow overnight camping outside of our managed/ @TimberWest designated campsite areas. Please visit our Facebook page. TimberWestForestCorp

Can my recreational organization obtain a TimberWest Access Agreement? TimberWestForest We welcome Access requests by qualified organizations. Note that liability TimberWest.com/ insurance is a pre-requisite. Please find the appropriate form on our website our-neighbours-and-communities at timberwest.com/our-neighbours-and-communities/#access.

Keep up to date on our latest recreational access guidelines by following TimberWestForestCorp on Facebook or @TimberWest on Twitter