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U.S. National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for the Week Ending 29th June 2023
The U.S. National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) is reporting that as of Thursday (6/29/23), nationally, 16 large wildfire have burned […]
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces $188 million Investment in Forestland Conservation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Thursday (6-29-23), announced a $188 million investment in America’s agenda to conserve some […]
British Columbia Amends Forest Management Regulations to Add Greater Transparency
On Monday (6-26-23), the British Columbia provincial government introduced amendments to its forest management regulations that will add transparency to […]
B.C.’s Deputy Chief Forester Reduces Port Alberni Areas Annual Allowable Cut by 19%
British Columbia’s deputy chief forester announced on Monday (6-26-23), that effective immediately the new allowable annual cut (AAC) for Tree […]
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for the Week Ending June 22nd
As of Thursday, June 22nd, 12 large wildfires have burned 87,213 acres in five states. No large new wildfires have been reported over the past 7 days. Since January 1st, 22,052 wildfires have burned 636,031 acres.
Canada and US Expand Agreement to Help Each Other Fight Wildfires
The Chronicle Journal reported that Canada and the United States have agreed to replace an outdated and inefficient “ad hoc” approach to helping each other battle forest fires with a new formal agreement.
Alberta Wildfires Continue to Negatively Impact Tolko and West Fraser’s Log Harvesting Plans for 2023
Alberta’s South Peace News reported on Sunday that wildfires across northern Alberta have hindered harvesting plans by two forestry companies in the High Prairie region: Tolko and West Fraser.
Canadian Wildfire Situation Eases Slightly, But Risk Continues With 400 Wildfires Still Burning
The Canadian Press and CKPGToday are reporting that as of Monday morning, there are currently 420 wildfires burning in nine provinces and two territories within Canada. Of those 420 wildfires, more than 200 continue to burn out of control.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for the Week Ending June 16th
As of Friday, June 16th, 10 large wildfires have burned 80,000 acres in seven states. During the week, one large new wildfire was reported in North Carolina and another in Oregon. Since January 1st, 21,305 wildfires have burned 644,918 acres.