This will be the second event held this year after an exceptionally successful event held in June with over 70 volunteers. The Cranbrook Community Forest Society in partnership with the Ministry of Forests and the Rocky Mountain Trench Society (of which the CCFS is now a member) has been holding these events for 2 years and is part of its efforts to increase awareness regarding grassland health and increase participation of Forest users to become involved in its preservation.
Volunteers will be working near the Sylvan Lake area thinning the densely forested area that was once grassland. This improves forest health and provides excellent wilderness habitat as well as reduces fire risk to the city.
Work will involve the use of brush saws and hand loppers to thin saplings, they will then be pulled to the road side where they will be chipped for further use on the trails.
This is a great opportunity for people of all ages to come out and be involved in maintaining the treasure that the Cranbrook Community Forest is to our community. There are many types of jobs available and any effort, even a couple of hours will be appreciated.
Work gloves, long pants, sturdy footwear and a hat are essential for all jobs.
There will be a BBQ for all volunteers at noon
To access the work site you take the Sylvan Lake Forest Service Road near the fire suppression camp near Sandor Rentals at the north end of “the strip.” Follow the road to the red tent. Parking is limited so, if possible, car pool or even hike to the work site.
The Cranbrook Community Forest is one of our most valuable natural assets. It provides over 1800 hectares of wilderness including grasslands, wetlands, and forest that are easily accessible to the citizens of our community. The Forest is widely used for hiking, biking, snow shoeing, cross country skiing as well as providing an invaluable education opportunity for students.
For further information please contact Tara at 250-426-0140 or Kathleen at 250-489-2875
http://www.cranbrookcommunityforest.com/
cranbrookcommunityforest@gmail.com
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