NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FORESTRY 2019 PFR Season - By Jennifer Pooley The PFR crew started their season with a few PR's the last week of April and in full operation from May through to beginning of November. The crew took the S100/S185 Forest Fire Suppression Course toward the end of May. The crews are always in the forest and have even had a few encounters in the past to validate good reason for the crew to have this training.
ams Lake Indian Band. Treatment includes danger tree removal, spacing, pruning and surface fuel removal. This past year our fuel management crew completed the area above IR#4 by the reservoir. Silviculture Pile Burning: was completed by the Natural Resource Crews.
There were approximately 300 blocks assessed this year for roughly 10 different proponents throughout the season. The crews found archaeological and/or cultural heritage concerns within 32 of these blocks and recommended a second opinion. Some of the features recommended this year include debitage/flakes, possible CT's (culturally modified trees), possible traditional trails and potential traditional overnight areas. (see pictures below). Other non archaeological/cultural features are often observed also.
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We have continued to be SAFE (Safety Accord Forestry Enterprise) Certified for 10 years. This program is designed to ensure the health and safety of our employees. We aim to ensure our Health and Safety policy and program meets current industry safety
Community Wildfire Protection Plan (Fuel Management) This plan identifies wildfire threats that could impact reserves and surrounding areas of Ad-
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