Current Projects
FireSmart vegetation management operations are being conducted in several areas of the municipality. This fuel reduction/removal work is intended to reduce wildfire behaviour. See the notices to learn more:
Conklin FireSmart vegetation management
Fort McMurray - Saprae Creek vegetation management
2024 Completed Projects
There are a number of FireSmartTM projects that were completed in 2024 throughout the region. Click the links for details on each project.
- Fort McMurray - Birchwood Trails
- Fort McMurray - Hwy 63 - Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Fort McMurray - Thickwood
- Fort McMurray - Signal Road - Ermine Crescent
- Anzac - various areas
- Fort Chipewyan - McDermot Avenue
- Janvier - various areas
Firewood pick up sites
Timber for firewood may be available from FireSmart vegetation management projects, if operationally feasible. Firewood, when available, will be provided on a first come, first served basis.
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Project types
The municipality plans and oversees FireSmart vegetation management projects in high-risk areas throughout the region, as identified in the 2022 RMWB Wildfire Mitigation Strategy. In our region, there are three main project types used to treat these areas.
Fuel reduction/modification |
Fuel reduction and fuel modification projects involve thinning, pruning and cleaning densely vegetated areas. Reducing and maintaining vegetation helps reduce fuel for a future wildfire. |
Fuel removal |
Fuel removal projects involve removing dead, down and unhealthy trees in densely vegetated areas. Removing dead, down and unhealthy trees is important for ensuring public safety and preventing future fuel build up near developed areas. |
Fuel conversion |
Fuel conversion projects involve removing flammable tree species and replacing them with less flammable species. This type of project helps create deciduous forests that are less likely to threaten homes and communities. Fuel conversion is a good option for difficult sites where other treatment options may not be available for long term mitigation. |