Cai Creek Cutblock Map

On this page:
1) Public Comment Period Open Until July 11 2024
2) Tips for Commenting on the Cai Logging Plans
3) Detailed View of Cutblock Map
4) Location of the Cai Creek cutblock near Castlegar

1) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OPEN UNTIL JULY 11 2024
Cai Creek logging plans have been posted to the BC Forest Operations Map:
https://fom.nrs.gov.bc.ca/public/projects?id=1558#details

– Comment at the link above or email TKO.Ref@gov.bc.ca
– There is a detailed PDF map of the cutblock at the bottom of the Details page
– See Section 3 below for a larger version of this map.


2) TIPS FOR COMMENTING ON THE CAI LOGGING PLANS

If you will like assistance or a review of your comments email kootenay.forest.watch@gmail.com

Tips for commenting:

  • Provide your full name and address.
  • Comment in your own words. Do not copy and paste.
  • Provide your qualifications.
    – Are you a forester or have you worked in forestry?
    – Are you a biologist? Have you studied foresty ecology?
    – Do you have a professional designation?
  • Clearly state if you support or oppose the cutblock.
    – e.g. “I do not support the TA2185-3 cutblock”
    – e.g. “I strongly object to the cutblock in Cai Creek – no support”
  • Use the BC Timber Sales cutblock number TA2185-3
  • Focus only on the cutblock(s), the specific logging plans, and this location. Reference other areas if you think it provides helpful context.
  • Share how you’ve experience Cai Creek.
    – Have you hiked to Lt. Dan? How many times have you hiked Cai Creek?
    – Do you use the ATV trail? Do you hunt in Cai Creek?
    – Can you see Cai Creek from your home?
  • Tell BC Timber Sales how the Cai Creek logging will impact you and why you object to the logging plans.
    – Will the logging impact your recreation? Your view?
    – Should BC still be logging intact watersheds?
  • Tell BC Timber Sales how the logging will impact Cai Creek.
    – If you have been to Cai Creek and know the forest, share your observations.
    – e.g. the logging will destroy established game trails and watering locations for elk.
    – Locations are important – provide GPS waypoints.
    – Print the map and write on it, take a georeferenced photo, email it TKO.Ref@gov.bc.ca


3) DETAILED VIEW OF THE CUTBLOCK MAP

  • Total Area is 50.9 hectares (33.4 logged, 3.3 wildlife tree areas, 11.7 reserved)
  • 3 km of new permanent or temporary roads will be built (Cai Face FSR).

BCTS version of the Cai Creek logging plans (no markup):

ta2185_k4_map_hp_blk3DOWNLOAD THE MAP

4) LOCATION OF THE CAI CREEK CUTBLOCK NEAR CASTLEGAR