The BC Agriculture and Food Climate Action Initiative is hosting an agriculture and wildfire risk reduction workshop aimed at agricultural producers from all sectors, wildfire response and emergency personnel, and local government representatives. Producers will gain vital knowledge to prepare themselves and their operations, and to maximize the efficacy and safety of local emergency response in the event of fire. Producers will have the opportunity to:

1) Reduce your risk from the climate change impacts of more frequent and higher intensity wildfires.

2) Connect with local government representatives responsible for wildfire and emergency planning, as well as local wildfire and emergency response personnel.

3) Learn local wildfire behavior, threat, and history, and how to apply lessons learned to structural protection.

4) Develop customized wildfire preparedness plans that outline what needs to occur before, during, and after a fire.

Prior to attending a workshop, please familiarize yourself with:

This 6-hour workshop is free, with lunch and refreshments provided.

Dates and Locations:

January 29: Vanderhoof

January 31: Quesnel

February 12: Kamloops

February 14: Armstrong

February 26: Cranbrook

February 28: Creston

March 5: Grand Forks

March 7: Osoyoos

March 11: Duncan

March 14: Pemberton

Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or need help with registration.

For more information about the BC Agriculture and Food Climate Action Initiative please visit: www.bcagclimateaction.ca/wildfire

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