Field work for a new fuel management treatment area above Loring Way is scheduled to begin on May 1 or 2, 2025.
What’s happening?
Marking the boundary
The first step is to mark the area where work will happen. Orange flagging tape labelled “Block Boundary” will mark the edges of the area. Yellow tape will mark extra points along the boundary. This is just a temporary boundary — the final version will be mapped using GPS to make sure it doesn’t cross into private property.
Field assessments
Teams will visit the site to gather information about wildfire risk, forest health (silviculture), species at risk, cultural and heritage values, and other important factors. This information will be used to help create a fuel management prescription for the area.
What’s a fuel management prescription?
A fuel management prescription is a plan that outlines how to reduce wildfire risk in a specific area. It recommends actions like:
- Removing dead or dying trees (both standing and fallen)
- Thinning and pruning the remaining trees to make the forest more open
- Clearing brush and "ladder fuels" that help fire climb into tree canopies
- Reducing surface fuels while keeping important vegetation
These treatments are designed to reduce wildfire intensity, making it easier to control and less damaging.
Timeline
- May to June 2025 – Field work and planning (the fuel management prescription) will be completed.
- November 2025 to March 2026 – On-the-ground fuel treatment work will take place.
How does this fit with the bigger picture?
This project is part of the TLKemchEEn FireSmart Program, which helps reduce wildfire risk and improve community preparedness for the Lytton First Nation (LFN) and the Village of Lytton.
The communities apply for funding through the Union of BC Municipalities to support projects like this. Managing wildfire fuels is one of the key strategies to help protect people, homes, and the environment from wildfire threats.
Get in touch
The field technicians will be driving in a maroon Chevrolet Silverado pickup with "Landscope Consulting" door magnets. Feel free to talk to them if you see them.
If you have questions or want more information, contact Tawnya Collins, LFN Emergency Program Coordinator by email (tawnya.collins@lfn.band) or phone (778-254-0234).