This
website is currently the focus of discussions toward what is intended
to eventually be a registered association representing recreational
users of the backcountry of Algonquin Park.
Many
of us who value Algonquin's backcountry campsites, trails, waterways
and forests are becoming increasingly concerned over what we feel
are threats to their preservation, protection and improvement. We
also believe that important issues affecting recreational use of the
park's backcountry can be best dealt with by a formal association
of such concerned individuals.
Some
of Algonquin Park's backcountry recreational users are becoming concerned
over the increased wear, tear and abuses that campsites are being
subject to. This concern includes a desire to have all campers better
educated in low-impact practices and to have a higher degree of backcountry
enforcement of associated regulations.
Other
users are strong supporters of the recent "Recommendations of
the Ontario Parks Board - Lightening The Ecological Footprint of Logging
in Algonquin Provincial Park", but were frustrated that while
organized logging interests made strong objections, there was no opportunity
for backcountry recreational users to show their organized support
of the recommendations.
Similarly,
other backcountry recreational users are frustrated over inadequate
government funding being provided for the adequate maintenance and
improvement of backcountry features such as campsites and portages.
With
increasing use and abuse of Algonquin Park's backcountry, and with
increasing organized pressure from conflicting interests, it is only
prudent that backcountry recreational users come together in a formal
association to represent their interests.
If you
are an "Algonquin Park Backcountry Recreational User", you're
invited to take part in these discussions and to see the process through
its planning, formation, registration, promotional and into its ongoing
operational activities.
Together
we can all make a difference!
Barry
Bridgeford Algonquin Adventures
Laurie
March Outdoor Adventure Canada
