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Wildsight Youth Climate Corps teams collaboration with the Creston Community Forest

Collaborating with Forestry's Future

The East and West Kootenay Youth Climate Corps teams came together in Creston to complete training for their Basic Fire Suppression and Safety certificate and Basic Chainsaw Safety course, conducted by Loki Tree Service. This training equipped the crew with skills for their wildfire risk reduction project taking place in the Creston Community Forest this May, as well as skills for future environmental careers!

Education

Creston Community Forest

May 29, 20251 min read

Possible Pile Burning & New Collaboration Project with Wildsight - Youth Climate Corps.

Fuel Reduction Meets Food Security. Notice to the public : possible pile burning during May 20th - 30th on Goat Mountain. From wildfire prevention to regenerative farming, a new project on Goat Mountain is connecting the dots. The Youth Climate Corps, Wildsight East and West Kootenays regions combined are completing a wildfire risk reduction treatment project in partnership with the Creston Community Forest on 3.1 hectares on Goat Mountain.

Creston Community Forest

May 21, 20252 min read

Collecting Firewood in the Creston Community Forest

Did you know that you need permission to collect firewood from our forestry blocks? This permission comes in the form of a Free Use Permit for Firewood – for Domestic Purposes Only. This permit is free of charge and valid only within the Selkirk Forest District, which includes the Arrow, Boundary, Kootenay Lake, and Creston areas. What Does the Permit Allow? This permit authorizes you to:

Firewood

Creston Community Forest

May 15, 20253 min read