Fuel Prescription Pilot – Borland Valley

This was a demonstration project for fuel management treatment and mule deer winter range habitat enhancement. The project included biomass removal and recovery of merchantable timber through machine and hand work. The treatments provided demonstration sites and examples for future treatments, wildfire hazard mitigation by reducing fuel loading through the removal of ladder and fine fuels, and enhanced walking trails. These measures also improved habitat features for mule deer. Where possible, timber was sold and residual fibre was recovered for sale in the local biomass market.