The Western Toad migration is happening along the west shore of Allen Lake.
This amazing transformation happens in just a few weeks. As they grow from tadpoles to toadlets during the migration period, we ask people to use voluntary detours to help ensure the survival of the population of toads.
Short and Curly Trail is closed and will be reopened once the toads have moved on.
Future trail closures and other toad protection measures may be implemented in the coming days.
Village trail closures are actioned by United Riders of Cumberland who are leading the protection of the species with support from the Cumberland Community Forest Society and their volunteer engagement. Together we can ensure that the toads thrive for generations to come.
The Western Toad is listed as a Yellow species. Yellow species are those that are apparently secure but that have either a restricted distribution or perceived future threats. In B.C., species and ecological communities are assigned based on their provincial Conservation Status Rank.
Predators of the Western Toad when they are tadpoles are fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals. When adults, they are preyed upon by ravens, reptiles, amphibians and mammals.
By closing the Short and Curly Trail, it gives the Western Toad the ability to move as they grow into little toadlets.
