Comments for Friends of Strathcona Park

Comment on Environment ministry failing to preserve B.C. parks, auditor-general finds, by Larry Pynn, Vancouver Sun August 24, 2010 by C. Stephens

C. Stephens — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 21:14:42 +0000

I find it concerning the way Penner spoke about the costs. That shows a narrow-minded approach in my opinion, and an inability to look at the bigger picture. We have to get rid of this liberal government because they won’t invest in conservation. Why did not Penner, rather than looking at the overall costs, simply look at the fact that the parks are not in the right places and are too small, and that at least there should be representation action in the CDF and Okanagan regions that are accessible, threatened and have the most amazing diversity of wildlife and rare species?

What has been done is rock and ice has been protected, while the absolutely critical habitats, that are only small areas, that could be easily protected, in the CDF and Okanagan, have been neglected. If proper action was taken, the costs of maintenance and the value from parks would be decreased dramatically.

355 million is nothing in terms of cost/benefit considering the government’s spending habits. Do something real, focused, productive and effective is my suggestion.

Terry Lake is probably no better than Penner being part of this liberal clique that is selling off our province’s species diversity and most valuable lands.

Comment on Oinimitis Centennial Trail by Karl Stevenson by Victor Anthony

Victor Anthony — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 01:29:21 +0000

Karl, I’d like to help with this project. Please contact me through my website.

Regards,

Victor Anthony
Gabriola, BC

Comment on The Rise And Fall Of The Crest Creek Steering Committee by Chad Brown

Chad Brown — Fri, 27 May 2011 02:51:22 +0000

Wow great article on Crest Creek .. I’ve created a new project for Crest Creek on ProjectClimb .. also have some contacts in the climbers access society of BC if that helps!

Comment on B.C.’s cash-strapped park system desperately needs a ‘money tree’, By Rob Shaw, Postmedia News May 9, 2011 by Dave

Dave — Thu, 12 May 2011 17:42:30 +0000

Stopped at Cathedral Grove on the way back from the west coast last weekend and was disappointed to see that two of the major loops on the south side of the highway are closed leaving a small 300 m walk through the old growth on that side of the road. The barriers looked pretty permanent to me making me wonder when/if the trails will be reopened.

Comment on Reply from Minister Lake by David & Adel Routledge,Cumberland,B.C>

David & Adel Routledge,Cumberland,B.C> — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 02:30:08 +0000

**STRATHCONA MUST NOT DIE**

WE -CAN- SAVE THIS PARK! “It Begins With Us”

NOTHING CAN, OR, EVER WILL STOP PUBLIC OPINION, & A PUBLIC AWARE THEY CAN CHANGE THINGS. NOTHING CAN STOP THIS…EVER……

“NEVER DOUBT THAT A SMALL GROUP OF THOUGHTFUL,COMMITTED & HIGHLY MOTIVATED GROUP OF CITIZENS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD.
INDEED IT IS THE ONLY THING THAT EVER HAS”
—- MARGARET MEAD —

THE FRIENDS OF STRATHCONA PARK HAVE PROVEN THIS OVER AND OVER, AGAIN AND AGAIN. AND THEY (We) WILL THIS TIME…….

>>>STRATHCONA PARK MUST NOT DIE <<< **WE WILL NOT LET IT**

Comment on 2010 Amendment to the Strathcona Park Masterplan, by Ken Van de Burgt by peter wood

peter wood — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:13:16 +0000

It should be pointed out that horses carry a lot of parasites and diseases to local ungulate populations, often evolved antibiotic resistant strains.

Comment on Trail Building Guidelines by Ross Munro

Ross Munro — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:08:39 +0000

excellent guidelines

Comment on Karl Stevenson’s address to SPPAC, 19 Nov 2010 by David & Adel Routledge,Cumberland,B.C>

David & Adel Routledge,Cumberland,B.C> — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 08:27:14 +0000

THANKS KARL, BOB AND CO. THE WORLD OWES YOU SO MUCH FOR YOU EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF EVERYONE. WE THANK YOU AT THIS SPECIAL TIME.

Comment on Karl Stevenson’s address to SPPAC, 19 Nov 2010 by David & Adel Routledge,Cumberland,B.C>

David & Adel Routledge,Cumberland,B.C> — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 08:24:05 +0000

“STRATHCONA MUST NOT DIE” (1911 to ………?)

The Friends of Strathcona will not allow it to happen. But only, if, “EVERYONE ,Yes, EVERYONE” does their part in its protection,and SOON! Time is not on the parks side.The up coming 100th anniversary may well be its death date to!!!
(A)The S.P.Masterplan must be re-instated,(B)and revised A.S.A.P. (C)Clayoquot ‘Wilderness Resort’ application for 30 years of horse use must turned down flat …… *NOW*………
There is no value in second hand wilderness.John Caton’s Clayoquot ‘Wilderness ‘Resort has NO place whatsoever in B.C.’s #1 wilderness park,now ,or at any time in the future.The people who really care will never ,ever ,allow the park to be used and abused by non conforming private commercial interests such as this. Let this be a real warning ,to all involved.Enough is Enough!!!
It is the “DUTY “of all S.P.Advisory Committee members (Both Past and Present)to do the above, right ,NOW!!!! The public askes and demands you do nothing less???Ladies & Gentlemen..
S.P.A.C. – DO NOT,I repeat DO NOT , let the park down in its hour of need,DO NOT let the public down at this special time,DO NOT let our future generations down,and most of all DO NOT betray yourselves’ and the trust’ we bestowed on you to safeguard our wonderful very special god given wilderness park.Every S.P.A.C.member ,both past ,and present ,will be held accountable and held fully responsible as, individuals, for their actions at this special time.This will be fully recorded in the history of B.C.and told to generations yet unborn,that, when asked ALL members who have ever been ,or, are at present on the committee did their duty when asked.Action is needed NOW…
On the eve of Strathcona’s 100th birthday what better gift than the gift of life for B.C.’s First and oldest provincial park.

“STRATHCONA MUST NOT DIE” now, or in the near future……

Because We Care -Stop this INSANITY-Before its all just to late, the future is watching?

Comment on Environment ministry failing to preserve B.C. parks, auditor-general finds, by Larry Pynn, Vancouver Sun August 24, 2010 by friendsofstrathcona

friendsofstrathcona — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:46:57 +0000

Vancouver Sun August 30, 2010

Re: Lack of funds threatens B.C.’s parks, report finds, Aug. 24

Not only is B.C. Auditor General John Doyle correct in his conclusion that many of our parks are too small and isolated to maintain abundant populations of wildlife adequately, but they are also not fully protected against all damaging human impacts, either. B.C. continues to allow trophy hunters to shoot grizzly bears for sport in many of our best-known and prized protected areas, as well as in the globally renowned Great Bear Rainforest.

Our parks should be a refuge for wildlife, not a shooting gallery. If the government wants to improve conditions in our parks, it can take a positive step by ending this destructive practice.

Faisal Moola

Director, Terrestrial Conservation and Science Program, David Suzuki Foundation, Vancouver
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