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.
Happy New Year
Happy New Year! With thanks from the PFLA for a productive 2023, and best wishes to all for a successful new year.
How To Create a FireSmart Property
By taking action and creating a FireSmart property, you will dramatically increase the resistance of your home and property to damage caused by wildfire. The best part is, it’s surprisingly easy to do.
Wildfire Season Summary
The numbers are out and the 2023 wildfire season in B.C. is officially being reported as the most expensive on record.
