A group of volunteers will be working to remove barbed wire fencing around the Cranbrook Community Forest this weekend.
The project is being organized by the Cranbrook Community Forest Society, in partnership with the Kootenay Orienteering Club and the East Kootenay Backcountry Horsemen.
Their aim is to remove 1.5 km of three strand fencing near Eager Hill to prevent it causing harm to local wildlife.
It’s happening Saturday from 8:30 am to noon, you’re asked to pre-register.
Find more information from the Cranbrook Community Forest Society here or below:
The Cranbrook Community Forest Society, in partnership with the Kootenay Orienteering Club and the East Kootenay Backcountry Horsemen, would like to invite you to assist in the removal of barb wire a couple of sections of collapsed rangeland fencing.
This fencing poses a serious hazard to wildlife and recreational users.
There is up to1.5km of three strand fencing that will be spooled up into manageable rolls for removal and recycling.
- When: 830am to Noon, Saturday, April 23, 2022
- Where: Padawan Trailhead (near the Ft. Steele/Fernie interchange, see below).
- What to bring: Sturdy boots, long pants, puncture proof work gloves, sunhat and water bottle
- Helpful tools: wire side cutter, claw hammer, small bucket for collecting staples (or tool belt with pouches).
Please use the pullout after the Ft.Steele/Fernie interchange (Ft. Steele exit) to make a safe turn across the traffic to make the turn into the new trail head.
We will be meeting about 250m from the highway turnoff (Padawan trailhead).
A briefing will be provided at 8:45 to explain the objective and methods to be used to dismantle the fence.
All family members are welcome to join in.
Please RSVP so we can make sure we have sufficient food and drinks afterwards.
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!
– Submitted by the Cranbrook Community Forrest Society
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