WildFire reduction projects are set to be completed in the next two years in the Williams Lake area.
The Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development will be directing this work. Areas with steep slopes, fuel hazards or weather patterns that could affect wildfire behaviour have been prioritized, as well as areas close to residences or critical infrastructure.
Preliminary fieldwork will begin in fall 2019 and treatments will continue periodically for the next two years. This may include, removing hazardous trees and flammable shrubs, thinning forested areas and pruning low-hanging tree branches to help stop flames from moving into the upper branches on trees.
The planned activities may temporarily limit public access to some trails in the areas being treated. The ministry will advise the public of any lengthy closures, should they be required. There’s more information on the government of B.C. website.
