December 28, 2007
Program Reduces Wildfire Hazard Near Myra-Bellevue Park
KELOWNA – To mitigate the impacts of the provincial mountain pine beetle
infestation, a forest fuel and hazard tree management program is being
implemented in Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park.November 10, 2007
Planned Burns Reduce Wildfire Hazard
VERNON – As part of the continuing Silver Star Provincial Park Wildfire
Hazard Reduction Project, burns are required to reduce interface wildfire
threats to Silver Star Mountain Resort and the park’s recreation facilities
caused by the mountain pine beetle infestation in the southwest corner of
the park.
April 6, 2007
Kalamalka Lake Project Protects Public Safety
VICTORIA – Forest management in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park is required
to reduce public safety hazards as a result of the western pine beetle, and
for the removal of forest fuels to reduce the risk of wildfires.
Feb. 22, 2007
Manning Park Projects Protect Public Safety
VICTORIA – To reduce the impacts of the provincial mountain pine beetle
infestation, an ongoing forest fuel and hazard tree management program is
being implemented in E.C. Manning Provincial Park.
Jan. 12, 2007
Forest Management in Okanagan Parks Protects Public
PENTICTON – BC Parks will be implementing a beetle-related forest management
project in Ellison Provincial Park commencing Jan. 15 and potentially
extending until the end of March 2007. Public access will be restricted
during this time to ensure public safety.
April 6, 2006
Pine Beetle Project to Protect Healthy Trees
VICTORIA – BC Parks is authorizing the removal of approximately 1,400 yellow
(Ponderosa) pine trees infested with the western pine beetle in
Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park to reduce the spread of the beetle onto
adjacent lands near and within the City of Kelowna.
Jan. 13, 2006
Tree Removals Will Protect Public Safety
KAMLOOPS – In response to the provincial mountain pine beetle epidemic,
beetle-attacked lodgepole pine trees in Lac le Jeune Provincial Park will be
removed from park areas to help protect public safety.
May 3, 2004
Plan Will Protect Ecosystems in Mount Robson Park
PRINCE GEORGE – A forest health management plan for Mount Robson Provincial
Park will reduce fuel loads and address the mountain pine beetle
infestation. |
