Work to reduce the wildfire risk in Knox Mountain and Dilworth Mountain parks is being done this month.
City of Âé¶čAV urban forestry staff and BC Wildfire Service crews will undertake wildfire fuel mitigation work across walking trails.
The work begins Sept. 16 and will require day-time trail closures.
âFor public safety, we ask that park visitors and trail users watch for signage identifying work areas and to stay out of active work zones,â said Todd Cashin, urban forestry supervisor. âWhenever possible, avoid any area where you can hear chainsaws actively at work.â
Dilworth Mountain Park:
Work will occur around the water reservoir at the summit of Dilworth Mountain Park but may expand to areas around Selkirk Drive. Trail closures in this area may occur between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily.
Knox Mountain Park:
Work includes falling dangerous trees and removal of hazardous fuel accumulation. Crews will be working Sept. 16 - 20 and Sept. 23 - 27 impacting the Pine Loop and Shale Trails. Day-time trail closures are expected between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Assistant Fire Chief Dennis Craig noted the projects are examples of FireSmart initiatives.
âThe goalâŠis to support wildfire preparedness, prevention and mitigation,â he said. âReducing and removing forest fuel that could create greater risk of wildfires is just one way that the city is working with all levels of government to address the threat of wildfire across our region.â
Craig added itâs important that everyone take action to reduce wildfire threats.
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