About: Out On A Limb is a series that uplifts trailblazers in BC communities who are leading innovative management practices for the betterment of the forests of tomorrow. In this episode, we join Alkali Resource Management, which is 100% owned by…

Provincial knowledge hub on innovative silviculture launches, the Silviculture Innovation Program Exchange (SIPex) (Smithers, BC) - The Silviculture Innovation Program (SIP) is thrilled to announce the official launch of the SIPex (or SIP exchange), an online knowledge hub designed to…

About: This episode of Out On A Limb spotlights West Fraser’s work around Quesnel, supported by expertise from Government of BC biologists and Esk’etemc Lands and Resources Guardians. Join Janelle Hale and Laurel La Riviere as they explain their approach…

Project Title: Burning Innovation Recipient: Alkali Resource Management Ltd. (ARM) Region: Cariboo Region Theme(s): “A burn a day can help keep wildfire away” Awarded Amount: $50,000 Project period: 2025-2026 Description: This project led by Alkali Resource Management Ltd. aims to combine cultural practices with controlled fire techniques…

Project Title: Using fire for innovative silviculture solutions in Ulkatcho Territory Recipient: Thompson Rivers University Region: Cariboo Region Awarded Amount: $14,892 Project period: 2025-2026 Description: The Capacity Building Grant will support Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in expanding collaboration and research with the Ulkatcho First…

Project Title: Kwiakah led community gathering and knowledge sharing workshop Recipient: Kwiakah First Nation Region: Vancouver Island/Coast Region Awarded Amount: $15,000 Project period: 2025-2026 Description: The Capacity Building Grant will support the expansion of Indigenous science knowledge and strengthen relationships with Kwiakah Elders by…

Project Title: Kwiakah Regenerative Forestry Pilot Recipient: Kwiakah First Nation Region: Vancouver Island/Coast Region Theme(s): “Old-like in a new light”, “Thin it to win it”, “Success, failure, learn & tailor” Awarded Amount: $50,000 Project period: 2025=2026 Description: This Kwiakah-led project will support the Kwiakah vision to heal the forests in our…

Project Title: Community Protection and Ecosystem Enhancement through Forest Thinning and Cultural Fire Recipient: Gitanyow Fisheries Authority Region: North Coast & Nechako Region Theme(s): “Old-like in a new light”, “A burn a day can help keep wildfire away”, “Thin it to win…

Project Title: Northeast BC Wildland Fire Training Recipient: Northeast BC Prescribed Fire Council Region: Northeast Project Period: 2025 Awarded Amount: $10,000 Description: This project will aim to train and mentor more than 20 local rights holders, stakeholders, and marginalized peoples in wildland fire with an…

Project Title: Old growth attributes and best management practices pamphlet Recipient: Woodlots BC Region: Provincial Project Period: 2025-2026 Awarded Amount: $8,500 Description: The project is to provide information on old forest attributes and best management tools to maintain resilient old forest attributes within a harvest…