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Wednesday, June 12, 2024 12:45 PM
As B.C. transitions into warmer, drier summer months, the Province continues to take action to help keep people and communities safe from wildfires.
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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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Monday, May 6, 2024 1:00 PM
The Province is working with the Regional District of North Okanagan, District of Lake Country and the Okanagan Indian Band to protect the primary water source for Lake Country and the Greater Vernon area from the risk of wildfire.
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Monday, April 22, 2024 9:30 AM
The Province, First Nations, local governments, municipal fire departments and FireSmart BC are coming together to help B.C. communities prepare for the wildfire season.
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Monday, April 15, 2024 2:45 PM
B.C. is celebrating the 10-billionth tree planted since reforestation programs began in 1930, with two billion of those trees planted in the past seven years.
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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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Thursday, April 4, 2024 11:15 AM
A new dedicated wildfire training and education centre at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) will welcome the province’s future wildfire fighters.
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