How British Columbia is preparing for potential wildfire this summer
A cooler, damper spring has alleviated early wildfire worries in the province, but officials are monitoring several drier regions closely.
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“Shared Stewardship”, an approach to wildfire risk reduction
Successful forest stewardship brings together provincial, regional, and local governments and other partners to plan, prioritize, and act together to create healthy, resilient ecosystems.
Nelson’s collaborative approach to wildfire risk reduction
When it comes to mitigating the effects of wildfire, the Nelson area is proving to be a pioneer with its unique collaborative approach.
BC’s 2021 wildfire season underscores the need for more prescribed fire
After two years of below-average fire activity, the BC Wildfire Service was faced with a tremendously challenging 2021 wildfire season, which begs the question, if this is our new normal, how do we adapt? Wildfire season peaked much earlier than usual this year and was one of the driest and most active on record. Unprecedented […]