FireSmart Projects

Current Projects

Vegetation management operations are being conducted in areas of the Birchwood Trails totaling approximately four hectares. This fuel removal work is solely funded by the municipality and is intended to reduce wildfire behaviour. See the notice to learn more:

2024 Birchwood Trails - Vegetation management

2024 Completed Projects

There are a number of FireSmart^_TM projects that were completed in 2024 throughout the region. Click the links for details on each project.

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.