As a member of the KWTA…

As a member of the KWTA since it's inception and a KWT user and supporter since 1982 I am in complete agreement with the position expressed as follows:

KWTA supports the establishment of the Kolapore Uplands Conservation Reserve provided that future management balances conservation and recreation
the Kolapore Trails have been providing access to the Kolapore Uplands for over 50 years, and we hope that the trails can continue and be improved over time. The trails have introduced many people to the Kolapore Uplands. Users regard this as a special area
KWTA requests that existing Kolapore Trail blazing, signage and infrastructure remain in place
KWTA is willing to be an active partner in the stewardship of the Kolapore Uplands, and continue to provide services such as maintenance of the trails by volunteers and snowplowing at a parking lot
KWTA manages the trails for hiking and biking in the summer, and cross country skiing in the winter. The Kolapore Trails provide a backcountry ski experience that is rare in southern Ontario. Continued application of the policy that cross-country skiing is the only use on ski trails in winter is essential to providing quality skiing. If the policy restricting winter use of the Kolapore Trails to skiing cannot be maintained, KWTA would oppose the Conservation Reserve designation.