Fuel Reduction Treatments Adjacent to the Community of Nazko, BC

The project objective was to identify and treat stands within five kilometers of the communities of Nazko and Kluskus heavily damaged by mountain pine bark beetle which resulted in significant accumulations of fuel which would create extreme fire conditions in the event of a wildfire. This fuel loading increases the wildfire risk to communities and interface areas. The work was completed in two phases including fuel management planning and prescription development, and related fuel management treatments. All work was completed on Crown forest land adjacent to the communities. After the treatment was completed, an electrical line started a fire. The treatment was effective in preventing catastrophic damage.