Community Wildfire Roundtables

Two new Community Wildfire Roundtables began work in 2019 to support the implementation of the Community Wildfire Protection Plans for Williams Lake, Clearwater and their surrounding areas.

Example of fuel treatment in Williams Lake - before and after

About the Roundtables

The Williams Lake & Area Community Wildfire Roundtable and the Clearwater & Area Community Wildfire Roundtable will enhance wildfire protection for BC Interior communities by supporting good coordination and communication among the organizations responsible for different aspects of wildfire preparedness and risk reduction.

In their work, members of these Roundtables will review and discuss progress on wildfire management activities, including:

• FireSmart education
• Timber harvesting
• Fuel management
• Resources and capacity – including involvement of volunteer fire departments, ranchers and the agriculture sector
• First Nations traditional burning.

The Roundtables are important in implementation of Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP) for those regions. As set out by the BC Wildfire Service, a Community Wildfire Protection Plan serves to:

• Identify the wildfire risks within and surrounding a community
• Describe the potential consequences if a wildfire was to impact the community
• Define the threat to human life, property and critical infrastructure from wildfires in an identified area
• Identify measures necessary to mitigate threats
• Outline a plan of action to implement measures.

Learn More

WILLIAMS LAKE & AREA COMMUNITY WILDFIRE ROUNDTABLE

CLEARWATER & AREA COMMUNITY WILDFIRE ROUNDTABLE

WILDFIRE MAPS & RESOURCES

The Fraser Basin Council serves as facilitator and secretariat for the Roundtables.

Contact Us

Questions? Please contact:

Mike Simpson
Senior Regional Manager
E:
T: 250 314-9660