Island Forests
Planning for the Future: Climate Change and Island Forests
One of the major challenges for forest managers and forest owners is the length of time it take many tree species to grow to maturity. Species such as balsam fir and trembling aspen have a life...
Due to heavy snow and ice in Island fields and forests, the daily Fire Weather Index will not be updated until conditions require. As well, the Controlled Burn contact numbers on the bottom of your Burning Permit will not be active during this period....
Tips for Safe Outdoor Burning
Check the Fire Weather Index and local wind speeds.
Keep fires small and if possible, burn in a contained fire pit or an approved outdoor burning structure.
Have adequate water and fire suppression tools on hand (shovels...