Wildfire Risk Reduction Activities Performed by Lower Nicola Indian Band at Two Sites Near Merritt

Work to reduce wildfire risks in two communities near Merritt has now been completed by the Lower Nicola Indian Band.

An investment of nearly $250,000 from the Forest Enhancement Society of BC funded the work in the Lindley Creek and Fox Farm areas.

Reduction activities at each site were performed by the wholly Nation-owned Shulus Forest Enterprises Inc.

Pruning, spacing, burning, and more were performed at each site in an effort to remove downed fuels accumulated over years of wildfire suppression.

Manual treatment of the sites were performed by up to six community members, trained in the use of hand-tools to deal with risks.

In total, reduction activities covered around 20 hectares at Lindley Creek, and 11 hectares at Fox Farm.

Post-work photo provided by Forest Enhancement Society of BC.

Piles to be burned, photo provided by Forest Enhancement Society of BC.

Pre-work photo provided by Forest Enhancement Society of BC.

Pre-work photo provided by Forest Enhancement Society of BC.

Areas covered, photo provided by Forest Enhancement Society of BC.

Areas covered, photo provided by Forest Enhancement Society of BC.