Re: [Paddlewise] Loss of Kayaking Areas on Vancouver Island. BC, Canada

Doug Lloyd wrote:

> My experience with coastal land overseen by First Nation peoples is that 
> there is a slight inconvenience with some destination areas securing 
> permission to visit and camp (inconveniences to me and them), but I've 
> never been denied - and I always respect the land I'm on and the ones 
> who claim ownership.

Some areas are firmly off limits, mainly owing to the presence of 
gravesites, etc.  Other areas, I have been denied, but given no reason; and 
in a lesser minority, have paid for the privilege of of use, which was an 
accepted, regulated use.  I'm not complaining;  it's their land, and theirs 
to use as they see fit.

I agree the new landlords may be no worse/better than the previous ones; 
much of the concern I have seen expressed was for the increased potential 
for permanent development of shorelines which had nominal protection as 
Crown land, etc.  Some of the development of native lands has not followed 
accepted zoning and land use practices for the surrounding (nonnative) 
lands.  Those huge condos to the port hand as you enter Victoria Harbour 
being an example.

For example, I'd not like to see a casino with associated marina and resort 
on the outside of Flores Island in Clayoquot Sound.  That would suck.

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
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