FireSmart Vegetation Management project – Fort McMurray – Birchwood Trails

FireSmart treatments will be conducted along the Birchwood Trails along Cornwall and Duncan Drive in Thickwood to manage vegetation and mitigate wildfire risks. This project will thin and prune trees and clean out debris in high-hazard forested areas totalling nine hectares.

All work will be completed with hand crews. Firewood may be available to the public as the project progresses. Please follow all signage, keep a safe distance from workers and equipment.

Contractor

A. Sloat Contracting

Lead department

Regional Emergency Services – FireSmart 

Start Date

01/30/26

End Date

03/05/26

Location

Sections slated for FireSmart management are bordered in red.  

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.