Prescribed burns to help restore Cariboo grasslands
CARIBOO REGION— B.C. Wildfire Service crews will assist with multiple ecosystem restoration burns in the Cariboo Fire Centre over the next few weeks.
The six prescribed burns will be managed by the ministry’s Ecosystem Restoration Program and will help restore natural grassland ecosystems. The burns could begin as early as today (April 8) and end as late as May 3.
A prescribed burn is an intentionally ignited fire that is planned and managed by a verified “burn boss.” The burn boss is responsible for ensuring initial burn conditions are favourable. It’s also responsible for making sure the fire is fully extinguished once the prescribed burn is completed.
These burns will proceed only if the site, weather and venting conditions are suitable. All prescribed burns must comply with the Environment Management Act and the Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation to help minimize the amount of smoke generated.