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[troutbreath]

Just when you thought about having fun chewing up the riparian enviroment some turkey passes another LAW Oh looks like this one is for the alpine, chew away.




Law targets mudboggers
 
Catherine Rolfsen
Vancouver Sun


Friday, July 27, 2007


Those who damage the environment through recreational activities will be subject to fines of up to $100,000 and one year's jail time under a new law effective Thursday.

The provincial government announced an amendment to the Forests and Range Statutes Act that makes it illegal for individuals, not just industries, to cause environmental damage in public forest and range lands.

"I hope this new legislation will stop people from harming the environment by mudbogging or recklessly driving ATVs through sensitive alpine terrain and range lands," said Forests Minister Rich Coleman in a news release.

The damage caused by off-road vehicles includes damage to soil, which can make it difficult for plants to grow.

© The Vancouver Sun 2007

[coryandtrevor]

Just when you thought about having fun chewing up the riparian enviroment some turkey passes another LAW Oh looks like this one is for the alpine, chew away.




Law targets mudboggers
 
Catherine Rolfsen
Vancouver Sun


Friday, July 27, 2007


Those who damage the environment through recreational activities will be subject to fines of up to $100,000 and one year's jail time under a new law effective Thursday.

The provincial government announced an amendment to the Forests and Range Statutes Act that makes it illegal for individuals, not just industries, to cause environmental damage in public forest and range lands.

"I hope this new legislation will stop people from harming the environment by mudbogging or recklessly driving ATVs through sensitive alpine terrain and range lands," said Forests Minister Rich Coleman in a news release.

The damage caused by off-road vehicles includes damage to soil, which can make it difficult for plants to grow.

© The Vancouver Sun 2007

 Davis Lake and surrounding area might benefit from this new law.

[Fish Assassin]

Bravo

[Nicole]

That is awesome!

I can't tell you how angry I was to visit the cheam meadows with some out of town guests near the peak a few years ago, only to find some idiots had ATV'd all over the meadow...

It was since blocked off three years ago with chain and duct tape, but it will take 20 years to fully recover.

You seriously have to wonder who would do such a thing, it makes we wonder if the human species is devolving somehow.

I hope the fines go to habitat restoration, that sector needs a huge shot in the arm...

Cheers,
Nicole

[bentrod]

I'd like to see the rv's confiscated and sold to pay for restoration of these areas that have been disturbed.  This might seem a little harsh, but it's much more than pretty flowers and trees that are being hurt. 

[BladeKid]

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