We Thank You
Community Forest, which was this year’s recipient of the
annual local Community Project
Initiative sponsored by the various Provincial ministries located in the East Kootenay.
The Forest has become a major destination for recreational enjoyment in our East Kootenay area.
The Forest has become a major destination for recreational enjoyment in our East Kootenay area.
Working in partnership with the Cranbrook Community Forest, 3 projects were planned, designated and completed.
Two of the Cranbrook Community Forest Society
directors joined three volunteers , Chris from Highways, Lori from Mines and
Pierre from Water Branch for a weed pull in the 4 Lakes area, which resulted in
45 kilograms of invasive weeds (mainly Dalmation Toadflax) being collected for
disposal, setting back the spread of the weeds, and helping to provide more
space for native species to thrive.
Tara Szkorupa let a trail
signage group who installed ten new cedar trail signs within the southern part
of forest. These new signs replace some
of the original signs which are fading with age.
The two major parking lots
on Baker Street South received a top grading of new gravel, filling in potholes
and levelling the areas. Trails leading
from the parking lots were also improved by sheer manual labour of many
wheelbarrow loads spread by hand! At the
end of the day a small tractor was utilized to help spread the last of the
significant loads of gravel for a very successful end result!
A special thanks to Darin Welch with the Ministry of
Transportation and Infrastructure, who initiated and coordinated this
project. Our appreciation also goes to
Jack, Brent, Erin, Susie, and Jeff and everyone else who participated and gave
of their time and efforts!
From the Cranbrook Community Forest Society
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| Darin Welch spreads the gravel in the gas line parking area ...by hand too! |
A big thank you to these wonderful volunteers, from those of us who use the Community Forest every day.
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