FESBC Project Funding for Community Forests
Projects underway in northern B.C. will reduce community wildfire risk, enhance forest health By Ministry of Forests Government of British Columbia August 29, 2022
FESBC Project Funding for Community Forests
Projects underway in Cariboo will reduce wildfire risk, enhance forest health By Ministry of Forests Government of British Columbia August 29, 2022 Work is
FESBC Project Funding for Kaslo Community Forest
Reducing wildfire risk in Kaslo increases community safety Forest Enhancement Society of BC August 30, 2022 Kaslo, B.C. – When the Kaslo & District Community
2022 provincial budget allocates $145 million over three years to BCWS
Funding for year-round wildfire service won’t be all in place until after 2022 fire season By Michael Potestio Kamloops This Week March 18, 2022
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BC Forestry Workers are Climate Change Heroes Forest Enhancement Society of BC October 26, 2021 BRITISH COLUMBIA— Climate change is a concern for many
BC Community Forest Association Welcomes Keynote Speakers and Delegates for 17th Annual Conference and AGM
News Release October 20, 2021 BCCFA CONFERENCE HEADQUARTERS – KASLO BC and the Traditional Unceded Territory of the Ktunaxa, Sinixt and syilx First Nations:
Williams Lake Community Forest
Forest Enhancement Society Fighting Climate Change Through Innovation By Jeff Blagden CFNR Network September 22, 2021 As we continue to rack our brains for
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
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
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
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Free new Canadian app detects and maps forest fires to improve response and public safety By First Response Management Group Cision Newswire July 19,
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 –