~BW Uzelman
“Fire prevention and suppression polices over the last century have led to a buildup of fuels in our forests, and have contributed to the loss of natural firebreaks in places. These shifts, combined with forestry policies and climate change effects, greatly increase the risk of catastrophic wildfire.” - Keith Atkinson, Chair, BC Forest Practices Board (BCFPB)
Forestry experts have long warned that forest practices and government policies are intensifying wildfire risk.
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