INFORMATION RELEASE

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) has begun wildfire risk reduction work at two Regional District properties in the Greater West Bench area in Electoral Area “F”.

Over the next few weeks, RDOS staff will be working at Selby Park and the West Bench Reservoir site. The scope of the fuel modification includes the removal of dead trees and ladder fuels from the properties. Debris will be hauled away or burned on site when weather conditions permit, under the burning permit regulations. 

To learn more about wildfire risk reduction and view FireSmart resources, please visit firesmart.rdos.bc.ca.

For further information, please contact Justin Shuttleworth, RDOS Parks and Facilities Manager. 

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Mark Pendergraft, Chair
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen

Contacts:

Justin Shuttleworth
Parks and Facilities Manager
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen

RDOS Communications
250-490-4148                    
1-877-610-3737

Location in West Bench where the removal of dead trees is taking place.

Location in West Bench where the removal of ladder fuels is taking place.