B.C.’s 2021 wildfire season winds down, third biggest in area burned
By Tom Fletcher BC Local News September 20, 2021 B.C.’s 2021 wildfire season has burned an area of 8,680 square kilometres, third highest on
Clinton CF Drought Conditions Increase Plantation Morbidity
New seedlings at risk in Community Forest By Kelly Sinoski 100 Mile Free Press September 14, 2021 The Clinton and District Community Forest escaped
2021 Community Forest Indicators Report
-Link to the Press Release- The 2021 Community Forest Indicators Report is a detailed culmination of input from 30 community forests across BC on
Horgan hints at big changes in how wildfires are fought in B.C. following ‘horrific’ fire season
Adopt a “a 12-month-a-year approach” By Tim Petruk Castanet August 27, 2021 B.C.’s premier says the province will develop “a 12-month-a-year approach” to be
Why professional forestry is a career requiring more than just a passion for the outdoors
A Conversation with Dave Gill, general manager of forestry at Westbank First Nation-owned natural resource company, Ntityix Resources Daily Hive August 26, 2021 There’s
Five groups receive Sunshine Coast Community Forest Legacy Funds
By Connie Jordison Sunshine Coast Reporter August 19, 2021 The Sunshine Coast Community Forest (SCCF) and Sechelt council awarded $100,000 in 2021 grants from
What are the barriers and complexity to increasing the area treated by prescribed fire?
By Bruce Blackwell, RPF, Principal, B.A. Blackwell and Associates Tree Frog Editorial August 3, 2021 Very early on during this current fire season, and
Update from Chinook Community Forest
A look into Chinook Community Forest Burns Lake District News August 18, 2021 Category: Forestry Region: Canada, Canada West The Chinook Community Forest (CCF) recently held
Logan Lake survives behemoth wildfire after years of preparation, fire mitigation
Prince George Citizen Alanna Kelly (@AlannaKellyNews) tweeted at 10:00 a.m. on Tue., Aug. 17, 2021: “We made an above-ground water structure in 24 hours
Government of Canada announces $340 million to support Indigenous-led conservation
By Environment and Climate Change Canada Cision Newswire August 12, 2021 The Minister of Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada announced an investment
Registered Professionals, Academics and Subject Matter Experts request involvement in forest policy in BC
An Open Letter to Honourable Katrine Conroy, MLA Minister of Forests, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Tree Frog Forestry News August 10, 2021 Request
Logan Lake takes FireSmart to the roof
Unique sprinkler system puts BC town at ease as wildfire rages nearby By Alanna Kelly Vancouver Is Awesome August 2, 2021 The town of Logan
What are the barriers and complexity to increasing the area treated by prescribed fire?
A Tree Frog Editorial By Bruce Blackwell, RPF, Principal, B.A. Blackwell and Associates August 3, 2021 VANCOUVER, BC — Very early on during this
Wildfires, Logging, and Climate Change Jeopardize Old Growth: Union of BC Indian Chiefs Advances Protect Our Elder Trees Declaration
Affirms support for the implementation of the Old Growth Strategic Review Panel’s recommendations Nation Talk July 28, 2021 The Union of BC Indian Chiefs
Check out the new FireFringe™ app
Free new Canadian app detects and maps forest fires to improve response and public safety By First Response Management Group Cision Newswire July 19,
New Forest Safety Council Resource
New Radio Use and Road Calling Procedures video provides viewers with correct way to use radios on resource roads BC Forest Safety Council July
FESBC Partnership helps to reduce risk of wildfire in Mackenzie
“The District of Mackenzie is very grateful for the support from FESBC,” said Joan Atkinson, Mayor of Mackenzie. “As a ‘one road in –
Dr. John Innes, Dean of the Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia
On the Subject of Old-Growth Forests By Dr. John Innes, Dean of the Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia UBC Faculty of Forestry
FESBC to support wildfire rehabilitation
Chinook Community Forest gets $800,000 to rebuild By Priyanka Ketkar Burns Lake Lakes District News July 7, 2021 Chinook Community Forest (CCF) is receiving
Wildfire expert Mike Flannigan, Research Chair at TRU
B.C. heat wave possible harbinger of long, smoky wildfire season: expert By Derrick Penner Vancouver Sun July 2, 2021 Wildfire expert Mike Flannigan had