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Thursday, June 27, 2024 6:30 AM
People enjoying beautiful British Columbia this Canada Day long weekend are strongly urged to use caution and be prepared as warm weather and drought conditions increase wildfire risk in many areas of the province.
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Thursday, June 6, 2024 2:00 PM
British Columbia’s deputy chief forester has set a new allowable annual cut (AAC) level for the Sunshine Coast Timber Supply Area (TSA).
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Tuesday, May 21, 2024 2:00 PM
The Province is securing a better future for B.C.’s forests and communities by taking better care of more old-growth forests, supporting local jobs and building a more sustainable and resilient forestry industry.
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Thursday, May 16, 2024 8:00 AM
Residents and long-weekend travellers are asked to plan ahead, be FireSmart and stay safe this Victoria Day long weekend.
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Thursday, May 9, 2024 9:15 AM
With many parts of the province experiencing warmer weather and British Columbia forecast to have an active wildfire season, the Province is introducing an interactive Emergency Ready Planner to help people create an emergency and evacuation plan for their family.
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024 8:38 AM
In a move to increase the use of wildfire-damaged timber and support land recovery, the Province has introduced new measures to streamline the salvage process, making it easier for the forestry sector to recover and repurpose damaged wood and regenerate the forests.
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Monday, March 18, 2024 9:00 AM
To better protect people and communities from wildfires, the BC Wildfire Service is expanding the use of wildfire predictive technologies.
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Wednesday, February 14, 2024 12:30 PM
The Province is taking action to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season by upgrading and expanding B.C.’s firefighting aviation and ground fleet, as well as equipment for ground crews.
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Thursday, January 25, 2024 9:00 AM
The Province is opening the door for more wildland firefighters with in-depth knowledge of local terrain to join the service.
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Thursday, January 11, 2024 1:00 PM
Two grants from the Province for the First Nations Emergency Services Society (FNESS) will help support emergency management and land stewardship, as well as disaster- and climate-risk resilience in communities throughout B.C.
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