PFLA Virtual Townhall Meeting
PFLA members and supporting members are invited to join a virtual PFLA Townhall Meeting on Tuesday December 3, 2024, 9am-10am.
Safe Winter Driving
No matter where you are in BC, this is the time of year to make sure you’re prepared for winter driving conditions.
It’s National Forest Week
The theme of National Forest Week this year is “Two-Eyed Seeing: Welcoming all knowledge to sustain our forests.” This theme is an important one for the PFLA and our members and our continued focus on sustainable forest management.
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
