'Ready to ignite': Risks of burning grass outweigh perceived benefits, warns DNR
The risk of inadvertently starting a wildfire when burning grass to deal with ticks, improve soil quality, or remove weeds and dead foliage outweigh any perceived benefits, warns Nova Scotia's manager of forest protection.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/risks-of-burning-grass-outweigh-perceived-benefits-dnr-9.7164657?cmp=rss

What this historic snow drought will mean for the summer
A historic March heat wave effectively erased a month of winter, triggering a massive snow drought from the southwest U.S. up to parts of British Columbia. CBC's Johanna Wagstaffe looks at what this means for the summer water supply and wildfire risk for hundreds of communities that rely on a slow snowmelt.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/record-low-snowpack-early-melt-western-north-america-9.7168094?cmp=rss

Warm winter, ongoing droughts could elevate fire risk this season, says B.C. Wildfire Service
The B.C. Wildfire Service is forecasting an elevated risk for extreme or difficult-to-control wildfires in some parts of the province this year, including in the northeast, Chilcotin and South Thompson regions.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-wildfire-season-and-drought-outlook-preparedness-2026-9.7166789?cmp=rss

What this historic snow drought will mean for the summer
A historic March heat wave effectively erased a month of winter, triggering a massive snow drought from the southwest U.S. up to parts of British Columbia. CBC's Johanna Wagstaffe looks at what this means for the summer water supply and wildfire risk for hundreds of communities that rely on a slow snowmelt.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7167119?cmp=rss

Recently launched app rates wildfire risk for properties across Canada
A program calculating wildfire risks for properties is available. It hopes to keep Canadians informed on the effects of the increasing fire possibility in their area.
#Environment #Wildfires
https://globalnews.ca/news/11749469/wildfire-risk-calculator/

Recently launched app rates wildfire risk for properties across Canada
A program calculating wildfire risks for properties is available. It hopes to keep Canadians informed on the effects of the increasing fire possibility in their area.
#Environment #Wildfires
https://globalnews.ca/news/11749469/wildfire-risk-calculator/

Recently launched app rates wildfire risk for properties across Canada
A program calculating wildfire risks for properties is available. It hopes to keep Canadians informed on the effects of the increasing fire possibility in their area.
#Environment #Wildfires
https://globalnews.ca/news/11749469/wildfire-risk-calculator/

Recently launched app rates wildfire risk for properties across Canada
A program calculating wildfire risks for properties is available. It hopes to keep Canadians informed on the effects of the increasing fire possibility in their area.
#Environment #Wildfires
https://globalnews.ca/news/11749469/wildfire-risk-calculator/

Recently launched app rates wildfire risk for properties across Canada
A program calculating wildfire risks for properties is available. It hopes to keep Canadians informed on the effects of the increasing fire possibility in their area.
#Environment #Wildfires
https://globalnews.ca/news/11749469/wildfire-risk-calculator/