Shift Into Winter: Winter Tire Regulations
Extended dry spells during summer lead to a build-up of substances like oil, grease, rubber, and tar on road surfaces. When the rain begins, this build-up rises to the surface, making roads very slippery.
Campfire ban lifted in the Coastal Fire Centre
Recent rains are allowing the Coastal Fire Centre to ease the campfire ban effective noon on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Campfires measuring no more than a half metre by half metre will be allowed across the entire Coastal Fire Centre, including all of Vancouver Island.
Despite rainfall, public asked to continue to prevent wildfires
Despite recent rainfall, the Coastal Fire Centre is reminding everyone that the lower layers of the forest floor will still be dry, and vigilance to prevent new wildfires is important. All but one of the 63 wildfires to-date this summer on the coast have been human-caused.
The Heat Is On: Worker Safety During Hot Weather
WorkSafeBC is reminding workers of the risks associated with heat and UV exposure.
Campfire ban in effect province-wide starting Friday
Compared to the destructive 2023 wildfire season, we’ve seen cooler, wetter conditions this spring that have led to a slower start to wildfire season. In total, 2023 saw 2,245 wildfires with 72 per cent natural caused and 25 per cent human caused. So far in 2024 we’ve seen a total of 101 wildfires of which 69 per cent were natural caused and 10 per cent human caused.
Private Forest Landowners Association Brings Delegates From Across BC and North America to Annual Conference
The Private Forest Landowners Association (PFLA) concluded a two-day conference and field tour in Victoria, BC earlier this month. The conference theme, Beyond Borders: Collaborating For Success, brought together experts from across the province and North America to foster connections and discuss topics critical to private forest land management.
The 2024 Seasonal Outlook for Wildfires
Wildfire season is underway in B.C., and understanding the potential intensity and duration is important for long-term wildfire response planning
Private Forest Landowners Association 2024 Field Tour is Sold Out
The 2024 Private Forest Landowners Association (PFLA) Field Tour is now sold out! We thank everyone who registered and look forward to a great day, touring a hatchery, private managed forest land, a seed orchard, and a nursery on southern Vancouver Island.
Private Forest Landowners Association Unveils Lineup for 30th Annual Conference in Victoria
The Private Forest Landowners Association (PFLA) is proud to announce the agenda for the 2024 Conference and Field Tour
on June 6-7 2024 at Bear Mountain Resort in Victoria, BC.
BC Wildfire Service mobile app provides real-time wildfire information
The official BC Wildfire Service mobile app is now available, providing real-time wildfire information and an interactive map that users can customize to display a variety of fire-related data.
