Agriculture and Forestry is planning for up to five prescribed fires in the Rocky Forest Area during the 2017 season. These will be located in the Blackstone, Chungo, Wapiabi, Hummingbird and Upper Clearwater areas.
Operations will only commence when forecasted weather and on-the-ground conditions permit. We will proceed when and where we can ensure a safe operation that will meet the overall objectives of the prescribed fire. While spring conditions are preferred to complete these projects, operations may be underway anytime from spring through to late fall.
Prescribed fires are the proactive, knowledgeable and controlled applications of fire to accomplish well-defined resource management objectives. These fires are applied under select weather conditions and managed to minimize risk and maximize the benefits to the site.
Prescribed fire supports FireSmart principles that reduce wildfire threat to Albertans and their communities by reducing the likelihood of large uncontrollable wildfires while creating a healthier forest. Click to learn about the importance of wildfire
Blackstone
Size 2750 hectares
40 km north west of Nordegg
- Establish a fuel break at the Blackstone Gap
- Improve ungulate habitat
Chungo
Size 486 hectares
47 km noth west of Nordegg
- Establish a fuel break at the Chungo Gap
- Improve ungulate habitat
Wapiabi
Size 675 hectares
25 km west of Nordegg
- Establish fuel break in the Wapiabi Gap area
- Improve ungulate habitat
Hummingbird
Size 558 hectares
80 km south of Nordegg
- Establish a fire break at the Ram River Gap
- Improve ungulate habitat
Upper Clearwater
Size – 470 hectares
50 km west of Caroline and 7 km east of Banff National Park
- Establish a fuel break in the Upper Clearwater valley|
- Improve ungulate habitat
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Barry A. Shellian RPFT
Area Information Coordinator
Rocky Forest Area
Department of Agriculture and Forestry
P 403.845.8351
May the forest be with you