The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC, of which the Four Wheel Drive Association of BC is a member, has pursued the question “How do I know if the public has access to this private road or trail to access public lands within or beyond this private land?”.
This document, from the Environmental Law Center at UVIC, is the result of that question and we hope that it helps you answer that question where your access has been lost.
Kim Reeves
Director, ORC
President, 4WDABC
On May 1st, the Government of BC announced they would be providing a $10 million dollar grant to the Outdoor Recreation Council, of which the 4WDABC is a member, to be used for the improvement of all aspects of outdoor recreation. ORCBC has researched, studied and advocated for this fund’s development over the past number…
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] The 4WDABC is proud to announce a partnership agreement with Recreation Sites and Trails BC! By Richard Sheridan, VP Last Friday afternoon, I received a signed copy of a partnership agreement between the Four…
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] At around 5:11 PM on August 17, 2023, our beloved Nahatlatch Lookout was consumed by a wildfire… 11 years almost to the day after it was rebuilt by the 4WDABC and SWATT…
We’re excited to announce Roadpost Inc. as a Corporate Sustaining Member! Roadpost is a Master Distributor of ZOLEO satellite messengers, and they’re offering the following deals for 4WDABC paid members: Purchase a ZOLEO communicator online or in store, and ZOLEO will waive the activation fee (value $25, click the link for details), or Roadpost will send you a free Cradle Kit including shipping (value $45) ZOLEO allows you…
“Your advocate for Public Access to Public Land” What does “advocacy” mean? Merriam-Webster defines it as “the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal; the act or process of advocating.” Everything that we do—from cleanups to education to managing rec sites to growing our membership—happens with this goal front-of-mind: to ensure continued access…
As part of our commitment to backcountry stewardship and responsible off-road recreation, the 4WDABC maintains 31 recreation sites around BC for free use by the public… Uh wait, what’s that? Not 31? Okay, 32. Not 32 either? How many, then? 37 now?! That’s right: hot off the presses, we’ve just added SIX new rec sites…