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Friday, June 22, 2012 2:00 PM
The Yukon has requested firefighting assistance from British Columbia due to an increase in wildfire activity there, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced.
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012 9:30 AM
Sensitive alpine areas in the Okanagan Region will benefit from more protection starting July 1, when a new regulation under the Wildlife Act comes into effect prohibiting the use of motor vehicles above 1,700 metres, except on existing roads and trails.
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012 8:00 AM
The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations plans to aerially treat up to 845 hectares of sub-alpine forest to reduce populations of the two-year cycle budworm.
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012 8:00 AM
The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations plans to aerially treat up to 28,000 hectares of forest in the Okanagan to reduce populations of western spruce budworm.
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Thursday, June 14, 2012 3:00 PM
The provincial government, the Invasive Species Council of British Columbia, federal agencies and community organizations have developed a five-year plan to enhance and co-ordinate invasive species management throughout B.C.
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Thursday, June 14, 2012 2:20 PM
Travellers are advised the road between Wells and Likely - the Cunningham Pass (3100) Forest Service Road - will be closed at 3121 and 3126 kilometres for road repairs, from June 19 to July 3, 2012.
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Thursday, June 14, 2012 9:30 AM
Aspiring and experienced anglers alike can cast their lines for free this Father's Day weekend, as part of the 13th Annual Free Family Fishing weekend.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:00 AM
Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson has announced the reappointment of four board members to the Forest Practices Board for terms of two years each.
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012 3:00 PM
Wildlife conservation efforts in southeast B.C. received a big boost today with a new agreement between the Province and Ducks Unlimited Canada to jointly operate the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area for the next 30 years.
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Monday, June 11, 2012 3:45 PM
The public is urged to take extra care near the Okanagan River because of high water levels. Recent rain events combined with this year's snowpack melt have required ministry staff to release additional water from Okanagan Lake.
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