As of Friday, 15 large wildfires are being managed with full suppression strategies, while one is under a different strategy, across seven geographic areas.
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Canadian Wildfire Season Expected to be Second Worst on Record
Canada’s wildfire season is set to be the second worst on record, and officials warn of a dangerous summer in parts of BC, The Canadian Press reported.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of June 6
As of Friday, 22,046 acres are burning. Seven large wildfires are under full suppression strategies in five geographic areas.
Canada’s Wildfire Season Off to a Dangerous Start
As of Tuesday, a NASA satellite had detected four times as many fire hot spots across Canada as is typical for early June, the Times Colonist reported.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of May 30
As of Friday, there are currently 6 large wildfires under full suppression strategies and one under a strategy other than full suppression.
USDA Invests $200 Million to Expand Timber Production
Secretary of Agriculture Rollins announced a $200 million investment to implement the Forest Service’s National Active Forest Management Strategy.
Thousands Evacuated as Wildfires Burn in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan
States of emergency and evacuation orders were issued in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan this week in response to spreading wildfires.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of May 23
In the week ending Friday, May 23, no new wildfires were reported, but a total of 55,740 acres are currently burning.
Weyerhaeuser Acquires 117,000 Acres of Timberland in North Carolina and Virginia
Weyerhaeuser will acquire 117,000 acres from a subsidiary of Roseburg Forest Products for $375 million.
Ontario Invests in Modernization of Forestry Operations
Ontario is providing CA$11.3 million to support projects that innovate and modernize forestry operations in Northeastern Ontario.