PG ATV Club
George Hohnich is the President of the PG All Terrain Vehicle Club.
George and Rotarian Ken Pendergast provided the Nechako Rotary Club an overview of some of the work being done in Tabor Mountain as part of the Tabor Mountain Recreation Society, as well as work completed on the Prince George to Wells route.
The Tabor Mountain Recreation Society, is a non profit organization that represents snowmobilers, ATV's, Bikers, Horse Riders, Hikers and Environmental enthusiasts with over 400 kms of trails on Tabor Mountain.
The PGATV is one of those groups, that use the trail network as well as dedicate many hours of volunteer time and money to help upgrade and maintain the trail system.
During the last few years, much time and money has been dedicated to improving the trails that have deteriorated through natural erosion, regrowth of plants and trees, and encroachment of beaver dams on the trails.
This work has included the use of heavy equipment, construction of two bridges, installation of many culverts and the regrading and contouring of slopes and washouts.
Substantial manpower has been spent on the cutting of windfalls and alder growth that traditionally occur on these trails throughout the seasons as part of the natural rehabilitation of the forest.
The PGATV Club also assist the Provincial Recreational Sites and Trails BC Ministry with installation of directional signage for the public, as well as general information to ATV users on the safety and environmental usage of the trails network.
PGATV Club provide regular ATV training and safety courses to people of all ages, to help make their experience more rewarding while operating machines in a safe manner.
The Province of BC has introduced legislation with Bill 13, which is expected to be enacted this fall, requiring all ATV's in BC to be both registered and licensed. This legislation requires that all ATV's also be insured with Public Liability Insurance for operation on any Forest Roads or crossing of Public Roads.
George was thanked for his presentation by Rotarian Ken Pendergast, with another donation to our Rotary Polio Plus Program.