10/16/2026
As part of the City of Rossland FireSmart Program, contractors will complete FireSmart fuel treatment projects on municipal land parcels within the community (see attached map).
The objective of the fuel management project is to reduce hazardous forest fuels and to decrease wildfire risk to the adjacent residents and the community. The goal for the project is to reduce hazardous surface fuel accumulations close to homes and the community.
Expected activities include:
- Reduction of woody surface fuels from tree mortality and winter storm damage,
- Removal of thickets of understory conifer ladder fuels near to values and along trails and other control lines.
- Retention of the healthy, large trees to maintain a cool and moist understory,
- Retention and protection of all healthy, deciduous trees and shrubs (leaves have a high moisture content and are low flammability),
- Removal of danger trees, as per WorkSafeBC regulation,
- Identification, retention and protection of identified high value wildlife trees, and
- Debris disposal (pile burning and provision of firewood).
Burning will occur only on days with acceptable venting conditions.
The work is scheduled to take approximately 8 weeks starting October 19, 2026 and continuing, weather permitting. The majority of work will be completed during daylight hours (8 am – 4 pm), Monday through Friday. Some work on weekend days may occur, as well.
The following impacts to nearby residents and road and trail users should be expected while work is occurring:
- Closures of area and trails. Signage will be posted at entry / access points.
- Crew truck(s) and equipment trailers parked at along roads at pull outs.
- Crews on foot carrying chainsaws, brush saws, jerry cans, and other forestry equipment.
- Sounds of chainsaws, chippers, trucks, and other similar small and medium-sized equipment.
- Smell or sight of smoke from piles.
Any questions or comments please contact Tove Pashkowski, Blackwell Consulting Ltd 604-313-5285
