Access information for the weekend of Jan 13th and 14th, 2018 

Caution – Winter Conditions

Not all roads are plowed and hazardous road conditions may exist.

Cameron Operation:  The Cameron Connector gates will be will be closed this weekend. The Cameron Connector is blocked between Highway 4 and Cameron Main.  Public access to Pass Main (Mount Arrowsmith) and Labour Day Lake will be via Cameron Main from 0 kms at the Cameron shop.  

Alberni Valley Inlet Trail: Please be advised that Island Timberlands is harvesting their Managed Forest at Ship Creek Road in and around the Alberni Valley Inlet Trail. For the next two months, the Inlet Trail and trails at Ship Creek Road will be closed from Monday to Friday to allow for this work. This closure includes the trail from the south parking lot near Franklin Forest Products, (Bell’s Bay).Trails will be open to the public on weekends. Please use caution when in the area and adhere to any posted signage.   

Log Train Trail and McLean’s Mill: There will be trail closures on Island Timberlands’ property, near the McLean’s mill, to ensure your safety while harvesting is taking place.

• Closures will apply to the following trails:
• A portion of the Log Train Trail (Km 7-8)
• The access trail from the LTT to McLean’s Mill
• Additional secondary trails in the vicinity of the main trails described above
• The closure is effective immediately
• The Log Train Trail will re-open within two weeks
• The Mill access trail and secondary trails will re-open 4-5 weeks
• Please adhere to signage and check for updates on our blog 
  

Comox and Ash Operation: Will be open to the public this weekend.  Crews and equipment will be operating in some areas; please obey the signs and do not go beyond an active work site sign.

Northwest Bay Operation: 142 main is closed Saturday beyond 5Km due to an active worksite and beyond 12.4 km this weekend due to snow.  Please do not go beyond an active work site sign. 

Chemainus (Copper Canyon) Operation: Will be open up to the 22km gate. 

The following gate openings may change in the event of winter weather conditions:

Gate	Status	Hours (if applicable)
Cameron Main	Open (see above)	8 am - 4 pm
Cameron Connector	Closed
Loon Lake	Closed
Horne Lake North 100	Closed
Ash Main (at 22 km)	Open	8 am - 4 pm
Ash Main (at 28.6 km)	Open	8 am - 4 pm
Comox Main	Open	8 am - 4 pm
Comox-91	Closed
Museum Main	Closed
Northwest Bay	Open  (see above)	8 am - 4 pm
Nanaimo Lakes Road 45	Closed
Chemainus Main	Open (see above)	8 am - 4 pm
Glenora (Shawnigan)	Open	8 am - 6 pm
Buckley Bay	Closed
Ashling Rd (Spider Lake)	Closed
Oyster River	Closed
Nanaimo River Camp	Closed

Please Note: On weekdays, access is closed to the public unless authorized by Island Timberlands. Gates may be open to facilitate access by operational equipment and vehicles and may be closed anytime.

 Authorized ATV access to Island Timberlands' Roads 

Island Timberlands has entered into access agreements with 2 ATV clubs on Vancouver Island, they are: The Comox Valley ATV Club and the Mid-Island ATV Club.  With similar values that include promoting safe and respectful recreational use of our roads this agreement allows for legal and authorized access to our private lands.  It is our hope that these agreements will help to continue building positive co-operation with ATV club enthusiasts and provide future opportunities for those wishing to ride their ATV's on Island Timberlands' roads.  For more information on either club contact:

o Comox Valley ATV Club

§ Oliver

§ comoxvalleyatv@gmail.com

o Mid-Island ATV Club

§ Brad

§ miatvclub@gmail.com

Non-club members on ATV’s are not permitted on Island Timberlands’ roads or property.

Authorized Snow Mobile access to Island Timberlands   

Island Timberlands has renewed it access agreement with the North Island Snow Mobile Club (NISC).  The NISC has authorized access to specific roads and area in our Oyster River Operation.  For more information on the NISC contact: 

o North Island Snow Mobile Club

§ Loren Tabish; 250-287-3505, Email: loren.tabish@seymourservices.ca

§ TBA

Non-club members on Snow Mobiles are not permitted on Island Timberlands’ roads or property 

CSWM Launches Illegal Dumping Prevention Program 

Comox Strathcona Waste Management (CSWM) has launched a new program aimed at preventing illegal dumping across the region. This new program includes a public education and awareness campaign and a new illegal dumping bylaw.

For more information please visit: www.cswm.ca/illegaldumping

informative video material is available:

What is Illegal Dumping? 

How Can We Stop Illegal Dumping? Please share with your networks.

To report a wildfire call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 from a cell phone. 

Unauthorized Access or Suspicious Activities

Unauthorized access, at any time, will not be tolerated.

Unless otherwise authorized, ATV's and Snow Mobiles are not permitted on Island Timberlands Property. In addition, campfires, camping and off-roading are not permitted. Please respect the environment and keep your vehicles on the main travelled roads at all times. 

Don't let the few criminals ruin access for everyone!

If you see any suspicious activities on our lands you can report them! Please do not put yourself in an unsafe situation or confrontation:  Contact Safety Net Security 250-830-8343 or

http://www.islandtimberlands.com ***On our home page, and at the bottom right hand corner, hover your pointer on the word "Contact", select, then go to the Type of Enquiries drop down. Select "Report Suspicious Activities".

Please Report Poachers and Polluters!

Conservation Officer 24 Hour Hotline 1-877-952-RAPP (7277)

Thank you and please enjoy your weekend safely