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Wednesday, July 21, 2021 6:00 AM
The wildfire situation is continually evolving, and the information below is current as of 7 p.m. (Pacific time) on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.
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Tuesday, July 13, 2021 1:35 PM
The B.C. government strongly supports the efforts of local governments and First Nations to reduce wildfire risks in and around their communities through the completion of fuel management projects, the development of Community Wildfire Protection Plans and the implementation of FireSmart principles.
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Monday, August 12, 2019 12:50 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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Wednesday, March 14, 2018 8:30 AM
April showers bring spring flowers, but they can also unleash floods and trigger landslides — a reality that those of us who reside along flood plains, unstable slopes and river banks know all too well.
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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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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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