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Friday, September 22, 2017 7:45 AM
Here in British Columbia, forests have always been a vital part of our way of life ― anchoring our economy, and providing both recreation and tourism opportunities.
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Thursday, August 3, 2017 8:32 AM
One of the tools that the BC Wildfire Service uses to help contain very large wildfires is controlled fire.
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Friday, April 7, 2017 10:30 AM
B.C. prides itself on being a world leader in growing trees and sustainable forest management.
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Wednesday, June 1, 2016 1:16 PM
British Columbia is committed to sustainable forest management. A key element of that are silviculture practices. Effective silviculture practices help control the establishment, growth, composition, quality and harvest of forest vegetation for various forest resource objectives. These include timber harvesting, wildlife, water, recreation, and aesthetic values, or a combination of these objectives and other forest uses.
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Thursday, July 16, 2015 9:30 AM
This wildfire season has been one of the most challenging in recent memory.
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Thursday, May 7, 2015 1:59 PM
There was a time when news came at predictable hours of the day: a newspaper on your doorstep or a nightly newscast that we tuned into for our daily dose of local, regional and international information.
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Tuesday, March 3, 2015 2:53 PM
Fire is a normal, natural process in many of British Columbia's ecosystems. Many species of plants, birds, insects and other animals depend on fire for its regenerative properties.
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Thursday, July 17, 2014 4:33 PM
If you reside in an area that is experiencing wildfires with a potential for evacuation alerts or orders, there are some things you can do to prepare that will make this stressful time a little easier to manage.
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Monday, April 15, 2013 12:52 PM
The B.C. government has taken a number of bold steps to ensure air and water quality in British Columbia.
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013 9:46 AM
Emergency Management BC (EMBC) protects and improves public safety in B.C. by working with local authorities to provide advisories of active emergencies.
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