Silver Star Pile Burning

As part of the Silver Star Park Wildfire Hazard Reduction Project, burning of brush piles may occur next week in the park.

The burning, to be carried out by Ministry of Environment contractors, is part of long-term plans to reduce wildfire fuel hazard and continue ecosystem restoration in Silver Star Provincial Park. In particular, the upcoming burns are required to reduce interface wildfire threats to Silver Star Mountain Resort and the park’s recreation facilities caused by the mountain pine beetle infestation in the southwest corner of the park.

The burns are weather-dependent and will only take place if conditions provide for the least impact on air quality in surrounding communities.

The fuel reduction and ecosystem restoration plans for the park call for occasional burning of piled ground surface fuels throughout the next month.

As recommended by the Filmon Report, the Province is carrying out fuel management activities to reduce the risk of wildfires.