Open to: All BCIA Registrants and their Guests.

Join the BCIA CCI Branch for a guided field exploration at Knife Creek, focusing on ecology and sustainable forest management. This interactive session will include a hike to the bluffs, providing opportunities to observe and discuss ecosystem processes, restoration practices, and forest sustainability in the field.

Itinerary:

• 8:45 AM – Meet at pull-out

• 9:00 AM – Welcome, introductions (AFRF)

• 9:15 AM – Hike to bluffs

• 10:45 AM – Break at the bluffs

• 12:00 PM – Return trip ending at vehicles

Description of hike at Knife Creek:

We will depart from the 2km landing on Big Meadow Road of the Knife Creek block of the UBC Alex Fraser Research Forest. We will be hiking up to the top of a bluff through the Interior Douglas Fir climatic zone. This area is designated as a Mule Deer winter range.

Please be aware that there is an incline (approximately 120m) between the trail head and the viewpoint. Good hiking shoes are recommended along with a day pack with water, snacks, and weather-related gear.

Directions from Williams Lake: Approximately 20 min drive.

· Head south on Cariboo Hwy/BC-97 S toward 150 Mile House.

· Turn left onto Big Meadow Road (Mission Road is opposite on the right).

· Drive approximately 2km on Big Meadow Road then park on the landing to the left.

o Note that Rodeo Dr. does not connect to Big Meadow Road.

This event is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, gain field-based insights, and engage in conversations around sustainable land and forest management practices.

Please note that photographs and footage will be taken. These will be used by BCIA for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website, newsletters, and on social media. Should you not wish to have your photo taken and used for these purposes, please advise the photographer at the time.