Kal Park signs cause confusion

Some signs in Kal Lake Provincial Park have left park users puzzled.

The B.C government signs designate a wildlife tree management area, and urge people not to use the lakeshore for a prolonged period.

According to a statement from B.C. Parks, the warning is due to two large, dead trees on the foreshore that are used by nesting birds that will be kept, rather than cut down.

“During B.C. Parks’ annual wildlife/hazard tree assessments, two large dead trees on the foreshore of Kalamalka Lake were identified as potential public safety hazards but also exhibiting a number of favourable characteristics for excellent wildlife habitat. The trees in question are large diameter pines and have many cavities for nesting birds,” officials from B.C. Parks told Vernon Matters.

The trees show signs of decay, which increases the risk of them potentially falling over or breaking.

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The statement said for public safety, staff had two options: remove the trees or limit the public’s exposure to the hazard.

“B.C. Parks has made the decision to retain these high value wildlife trees and restrict public access in this area to ensure visitor safety. The signs present are there to advise the public of the current restrictions and to ensure the safety of the public. While the public is allowed access to move through the area, it is not safe for them to stay and recreate there,” the statement said.

Juniper Beach, itself, is not impacted by the protective measure.