Crews will be treating 27 hectares in the northwest corner of the Kimberley Nature Park (map above) and in the centre east side of the Nordic Centre, known as the Richardson’s Cut.

The objectives of this treatment are to reduce the risk of catastrophic fires in the interface adjacent to the city by reducing active crown fire potential, reducing surface fire intensity, long range spotting, and increasing wildfire resilience, the City of Kimberley explained.

The treatments will include removal of surface and ladder fuels through piling and chipping with pile burning in the fall. This area is marked as active falling and the public is asked to stay clear of the areas during the burning operations, the city asks.

This project is Union of British Columbia Municipalities funded and is projected to be completed by fall 2017.

The 800-hectare Kimberley Nature Park is one of the largest municipal parks in Canada. Located entirely within the city boundaries, its varied terrain and diverse ecosystems provide endless opportunities for recreation and education. Several dozen kilometres of multi-use trails, criss-cross the forested hillsides, linking small ponds and panoramic viewpoints into a unique soft-wilderness experience for residents and visitors alike.

More detailed information on the location of the projects can be obtained on the Kimberley Nature Park website.

For more information on the project, please contact the Kimberley Fire Department at 250-427-4114.

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