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Protection of Hermit’s trails paramount

Plan for this prestigious ecosystem brought into question
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We are writing in regards to the ongoing development up and near the Hermit’s trails here in Chemainus.

We find it particularly interesting this work commences right when baseball has stopped and people are on summer holidays. Is the developer the only one accountable to the ecosystem? Who is the environmental steward for this project? Does North Cowichan have a plan for the trails?

These trails, forest and ecosystem are a real gem to have in our community. We hope that North Cowichan has the sense to work with the developer and the community to protect this unique, forested ecosystem.

Has there been any consultation with the local community regarding these trails and their future? We can guarantee you Charlie Abbot would be standing there to protect his hard work and his love for this historical, beautiful, unique forested ecosystem.

A real gem ...

Scott and Gunnell Borge,

Chemainus