Burnaby Mountain Trail Management Plan

The City of Burnaby is developing a Trail Management Plan for the Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, a 578-hectare municipal park with 30 kilometers of trails. The plan aims to balance the protection of the conservation lands and recreational value, as the city faces growing pressure on the park's resources.

• Background and Field Review: The trails vary in condition, with common issues including erosion, pooling water, invasive species, exposed roots, and infrastructure needs.
• Environmental Overview: The plan prioritizes protecting valued components like vegetation, wildlife, and species at risk, with recommendations for maintenance, invasive species management, temporary trail closures, and increased fences/park presence.
• Communication and Community Engagement: The objectives include developing a vision, balancing conservation and recreation, strengthening relationships, and identifying park improvements. Engagement includes a public survey, open house, and targeted stakeholder meetings.
• Financial Considerations: The Trail Management Plan work is fully funded in the 2024-2028 Financial Plan.

• The Burnaby Mountain Trail Management Plan (BMTMP) will be undertaken in 5 phases, with Phase 1 (Key Findings) now completed.

• The project aligns with several existing plans and strategies, including the Management Plan for Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area (2000), Environmental Conditions Assessment (2019), Social Sustainability Strategy (2011), Environmental Sustainability Strategy (2016), Climate Action Framework (2019), and Connecting Burnaby – Burnaby Transportation Plan (2021).