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    Controlled burns planned

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    Controlled burns planned



    Colin Dacre - Apr 18, 2018 / 10:39 am | Story: 224028

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    The Penticton Indian Band is announcing prescribed burns in the Garnet Lake area northwest of Summerland.

    In conjunction with the provincial government, the burn will take place over the next three weeks and cover 120 acres between Summerland and Peachland.

    “This controlled burn will help restore and enhance natural important wildlife habitat and reduce the risk of wildfire to nearby properties,” a PIB news release reads.

    “Historically, the landscape in the Garnet Valley would have been renewed through frequent, low-intensity ground fires. Such fires prevented tree encroachment, rejuvenated understory plants and helped maintain open grasslands and forests with large trees.”

    Smoke from the fires will be visible from nearby communities. Crews from the Penticton Indian Band and BC Wildfire Service will be on scene to watch the fires at all times.

    The burns will only go ahead on days where the weather will allow the quick dispersion of smoke.

    https://www.castanet.net/news/Pentic...-burns-planned
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    Re: Controlled burns planned

    seems like a good proactive fire prevention program, that ties in to traditional burning regimes and in the end will increase wildlife habitat.

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    Re: Controlled burns planned

    Good on em. I think we'll be seeing alot more of this. Last year opened up some eyes for sure.

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    Its a great start , but need to burn 120,000 acres in that region make some great habitat .
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    Quote Originally Posted by 358mag View Post
    Its a great start , but need to burn 120,000 acres in that region make some great habitat .
    Justin will have everyone dropping roaches all over the place, it just might happen!
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    Re: Controlled burns planned

    A step in the right direction!
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    Re: Controlled burns planned

    Good news, and good on all those involved, hopefully this common sense thinking will spread throughout the province.

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    Re: Controlled burns planned

    Thumbs up all around good to see some positive news for a change kudos to everyone involved.
    its gonna take a life time to hunt and fish all this

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    Re: Controlled burns planned

    Like others have said, It's a good start, now to expand these burns across the province.
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    Re: Controlled burns planned

    Quote Originally Posted by eric View Post
    Like others have said, It's a good start, now to expand these burns across the province.
    You do realize that forestry companies still broadcast burn blocks much bigger than this right? 48 ha is just the size of an average cutblk.

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