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The Penticton Indian Band is announcing prescribed burns in the Garnet Lake area northwest of Summerland.
In conjunction with the provincial government, the burn will take place over the next three weeks and cover 120 acres between Summerland and Peachland.
“This controlled burn will help restore and enhance natural important wildlife habitat and reduce the risk of wildfire to nearby properties,” a PIB news release reads.
“Historically, the landscape in the Garnet Valley would have been renewed through frequent, low-intensity ground fires. Such fires prevented tree encroachment, rejuvenated understory plants and helped maintain open grasslands and forests with large trees.”
Smoke from the fires will be visible from nearby communities. Crews from the Penticton Indian Band and BC Wildfire Service will be on scene to watch the fires at all times.
The burns will only go ahead on days where the weather will allow the quick dispersion of smoke.
