To reduce the wildfire risk to communities, Premier Christy Clark announced a top-up of $10 million to the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative and tasked the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resouce Operations to look at ways to reduce wildfire risk through on-the-ground operations. The program is intended to help local governments and First Nations significantly reduce wildfire risks around their communities. Click Click here to read more.
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