FireSmart Vegetation Management project - Conklin

Introduction

FireSmart treatments will be conducted in the hamlet of Conklin to manage vegetation within an area of approximately 16.20 hectares. Work will begin in Fall 2025 to thin and prune trees and clean out debris in high-hazard forested areas.

All work will be complete with hand crews, small low ground pressure equipment and all terrain vehicles. Firewood may be available to the public as the project progresses. Please follow all signage, keep a safe distance from workers and equipment and do not enter closed areas.

Contractor

Creekline Inc

Lead department

Regional Emergency Services – FireSmart

Start Date

10/01/25

End Date

12/30/25

Community impact

Smoke may be visible during burning operations. Some trail areas may be closed to residents. Please follow all signage, keep a safe distance from workers and equipment and do not enter closed areas. 

Community Benefit

FireSmart uses preventative measures to reduce the wildfire threat to homes and communities while balancing the benefits of wildfire on the landscape. Firewood may be available to the public as the project progresses.

Find more information about this project and all construction projects, at rmwb.ca/construction. 

For any questions or concerns, please contact Pulse at 780-743-7000 or rmwb.ca/pulse

Location

Sections slated for FireSmart management are shaded in orange.