Oliver Mountain (Oliver)

Site Description: To the west of the community of Oliver, BC.
The Oliver Mountain area has a long history of unrestricted off-road vehicle (ORV) use. Increased interest in ORV recreation, easy access and preferred terrain have lead to increased ORV use at Oliver Mountain and the area has become a regional destination in the spring and fall.
ORV use is causing significant impacts to the environmental values. Impacts include damage to sensitive plant communities, wetlands and riparian areas, soil compaction and erosion, and the spread of invasive plant species and within this area there are there are 17 federally listed species at risk, and 14 provincially listed species/ecosystems, including 2 globally imperiled plant communities.
A public advisory committee was formed in 2015. As a result, FLNRO statutory decision makers agreed with the options to promote a collaborative approach to achieving conservation objectives.
There is a 5 year trial period to monitor behaviour and compliance of ORV users and to monitor the recovery of the antelope brush community.

Driving Directions: Access is via Willowbrook Rd approximately 2 km north of the Willowbrook/Fairview Rd. junction. There is a cattle fence, so ensure that the gate is closed behind you when you come and go.